Moraea tricuspidata

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A corm or bulb plant. It is 25-60 cm tall. There is one narrow channelled leaf. The flowers are white or cream coloured.

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 also cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Corm, bulb, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Iris tricuspidata L.f.; Iris tricuspis Thunb.; Moraea confusa G. J. Lewis; Moraea tricupsis (Thunb.) Ker Gawl.; and others