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Psilosiphon schimperi

Family: Iridaceae


What it is like

A corm or bulb plant. The corm is about 2 cm across. The plant grows 30-80 cm tall. There are 3 or more narrow leaves.


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 eaten as a snack and also cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Corm, bulb, root


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lapeirousia cyanescens Baker; Lapeirousia schimperi (Asch. & Klatt) Milne-Redh. and several others