Moraea bituminosa
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A corm or bulb plant. It grows 20-50 cm tall. There are 2 or 3 narrow leaves. They have a channel and are trailing. The flowers are large and yellow.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The corm or bulb is eaten as a snack and as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Corm, bulb, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Iris bituminosa L.f.; Moraea viscaria var. bituminosa (L.f.) Baker; Vieusseuxia bituminosa (L.f.) Eckl.;