Oxalis lawsonii
Family: Oxalidaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 5 cm tall. It is hairy. It has a long rhizome or underground stem. This can be 65 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The stems are eaten as a vegetable and for flavouring. The leaves suppress thirst and are used as a vegetable and for flavouring.
Edible parts
Stems, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Oxalis seineri R. Knuth;