Ornithogalum viridiflorum
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 90 cm tall. The bulb is 3-5 cm tall by 4-5 cm wide. There are 4-6 leaves. These are 15-38 cm long by 4-10 cm wide.
Also put in the family Liliaceae and Hyacinthaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Lesotho, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The bulbs are roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Galtonia viridiflora I. Verd.;