Eriospermum spp.
Asparagaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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Arni le Roux
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Arni le Roux
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Description
A tropical plant in the Asparagaceae family native to Africa, with approximately 100 species. The genus produces edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa,
Notes
Also put in the Eriospermaceae family. There are about 100 species. They occur in Africa.
References (3)
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O., 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 368
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 18
- Tanaka, 1980,
