Quaqua armata

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant. It forms clumps 50 cm across. The side branches form roots. The stems are 5-20 cm long by 1.5-3 cm thick. They are grey-green and mottled purple. The flowers are yellow to brown.

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 stem and the fruit are eaten as snacks.

Edible parts

Stem, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Caralluma armata N. E.Br.;