Orbea huillensis
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A succulent herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It does not have leaves. The stems lie along the ground and form roots.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Southern Africa it grows between 900-1,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The roots and stems are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Roots, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Caralluma huillensis Hiern; Orbeopsis huillensis (Hiern) L. C. Leach; Orbeopsis tsumebensis (Oberm.) L. C. Leach;