Septulina glauca

Family: Loranthaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows attached to other plants. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 1-1.5 cm long by 3-7 mm wide. There are usually 3 flowers in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a red berry.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It usually grows attached to Lycium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Loranthus burchellii Eckl. & Zeyh.; Loranthus canescens Burch.; Loranthus glaucus Thunb.; Loranthus longitubulosus Engler & Krause;