Oxalis polyphylla

Family: Oxalidaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 20 cm tall. It has a bulb. The leaves are at the top and have 3 leaflets. The flowers are red or white with a yellow tube.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 100-300 m above sea level in South Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flower stalks, bulbs, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Oxalis amoena Jacq.; Oxalis filifolia Jacq.;