Trichodiadema barbatum
(L.) Schwantes
Kieriemoor, Karee moer
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTrichodiadema barbatum is succulent plant of the genus Trichodiadema, native to the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
Description
A succulent that forms mats. The roots are fleshy. The leaves are 1 cm across. The flowers are red and 3 cm across.
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Edible Uses
The plant and roots are used as a yeast substitute for bread-making and for making beer.
Traditional Uses
The plant is used for making beer. It is also used as a yeast substitute for making bread.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa*, Southern Africa,
Notes
Also in the family Mesembryanthemaceae.
Synonyms
References (4)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 150 (As Trichodiadema stellatum)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 8 (As Trichodiadema stellatum)
- Uphof, (As Trichodiadema stellatum)
- 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
