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Watsonia lepida

Family: Iridaceae


What it is like

A corm or bulb plant. It grows 70 cm tall. There are 2 or 3 leaves near the base. These are 5-15 mm wide. The edges are thickened. The flowers occur as 12-22 flowers in a spike.


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 nectar is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Nectar


How it is grown


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