Yellow flower lily
Cyrtanthus breviflorus

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

A herb. It does not have hairs. The bulb is 3 cm across. It is covered with thin leaf bases. There are only a few erect leaves. These are narrow and like straps. They are 15 cm long and 6 mm wide. The flowering stalk is about equal to the leaves. The flowers are yellow tubes 2 cm long. The fruit is dry.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Kenya, South Africa, Southern Africa (country/location of origin), Swaziland

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers, bulbs

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Impimpiliza

Synonyms

Anoiganthus breviflorus (Harv.) Bak.;