Tongue leaf plant
Glottiphyllum linguiforme
Family: Aizoaceae
What it is like
A succulent plant. The leaves are flat and narrow to the base.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows under shrubs on loamy sands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are used to make a fermented drink. It acts like yeast.
Edible parts
Roots - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Glottipyllum cilliersiae Schwantes; Glottiphyllum latifolium N. E. Br.; Glottiphyllum ryderae Schwantes; Mesembryanthemum linguiforme L.;