Glottiphyllum linguiforme
(L.) N. E. Br.
Tongue leaf plant
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGlottiphyllum linguiforme is a widespread species of succulent plant, of the family Aizoaceae, native to South Africa. It is the type species of the genus Glottiphyllum.
Description
A subtropical succulent plant of the Aizoaceae family with flat, narrow leaves. It grows under shrubs on loamy sands.
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Edible Uses
The roots are used to make a fermented drink, where they act like yeast.
Traditional Uses
The roots are used to make a fermented drink. It acts like yeast.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows under shrubs on loamy sands.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
References (6)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 4
- Fox, F. W. & Young, M. E. N., 1982, Food from the Veld. Delta Books. p 268
- Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 70:327. 1921
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 44
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 8
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- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
