Orbea lugardii
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A succulent plant. It grows 15 cm tall. The flowers are in clusters. The flowers have five petals. The fruit are follicles.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, East Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten. They have a lettuce flavour.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Caralluma lugardii N.E.Br.; Pachycymbium lugardii (N. E. Br.) M. G. Gilbert;