Oxalis convexula
Family: Oxalidaceae
What it is like
A small herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Lesotho, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The root is eaten as a snack and a vegetable. The leaves and flowers are used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Corm, root, leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bolila