Oxalis purpurascens
Family: Oxalidaceae
What it is like
A herb with a bulb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20 cm high.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot arid places with a marked dry season. The dry season can be 6-11 months. It grows between 935-2,479 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw and also in vegetable dishes. The root bulbs are eaten raw and in vegetable dishes. CAUTION: The leaves contain oxalates and can affect calcium absorption. They probably damage kidneys. They should not be eaten in large amounts.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots, bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Orunarunue, Suring