Pterodiscus saccatus

Family: Pedaliaceae

What it is like

It has a short, partly woody stem and a turnip shaped underground tuber. There are annual shoots.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pterodiscus heterophyllus Stapf.;