Psilosiphon bainesii
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a corm or bulb plant. The corm is 13-20 cm across. It grows 30-60 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The corm is eaten raw and cooked.
Edible parts
Corm, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Lapeirousia bainesii Baker; Lapeirousia vaupeliana Dinter;