Red slangkop
Drimia sanguinea

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. The bulbs are large and red. It is 5-7 cm wide. It has tightly packed scales. There are 3-5 erect leaves. They are 25-35 cm tall and 4-10 mm wide. The flowering shoots are 20-45 cm tall.

Also put in the family Hyacinthaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Rabasa, Sekaname

Synonyms

Sekanama burkei (Baker) Speta; Sekanama sanguinea (Schinz) Speta; Urginea burkei Baker; Urginea rautanenii Baker; Urginea sanguinea Schinz