Sansevieria pearsonii

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1 m tall. It has underground runners. There are 5-7 leaves. They are a dull dark green with red-brown lines. They are very sharp and pointed. The fruit is round and orange.

Also put in the family Ruscaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Root, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sansevieria deserti N. E. Br.; Sanseviera rhodesiana N. E. Br.;