Phalocallis coelestis

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along the edges of pools and in wetlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Bulbs

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bibi-do-brejo

Synonyms

Cipura coelestis (Lehm.) Heynh.; Cypella coelestris (Lehm.) Diels; and others