Eulophia clavicornis var. nutans
Lindl., (Sond.) A. V. Hall
Mauve pixies
Orchidaceae Edible: Root, Tubers
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Description
A subtropical orchid (Orchidaceae) with edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The roots and tubers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
Also Known As
Elihlaza, Imfeyamasele
References (3)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/ (As Eulophia clavicornis)
- Peters, 1990,
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 36
