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Psilosiphon erythranthus

Family: Iridaceae


What it is like

A corm or bulb plant. It grows 20-45 cm tall. The corm is 8-16 mm across. There are 3-4 leaves. The lowest 2-3 are longer than the higher ones.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

The corm or bulb is cooked as a vegetable and is also stored.

Edible parts

Corm, bulb, root


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lapeirousia erythrantha (Klotzsch ex Klatt) Baker; and several others