Mesembryanthemum kuntzei

Family: Aizoaceae

What it is like

A small succulent herb or shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It is much branched and the stems are jointed. The stems are 2-5 cm high.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Namibia it grows between 10-550 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Namibia, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brownanthus kuntzei (Schinz) Ihlenf. & Bittrich; Psilocaulon kuntzei Dinter & Schwantes;