Pterodiscus speciosus
Family: Pedaliaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20 cm tall. It has a thick fleshy stem tuber. The leaves are simple and lobed. They are 6 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. The flowers can be purple to pink. The fruit have four wings.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are used as a source of yeast.
Edible parts
Tuber - yeast, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sandkambro