Cyphia longifolia
N. E. Br.
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Description
An herb in the Campanulaceae (bellflower) family native to tropical Africa, with an edible tuber or root (bulb).
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Edible Uses
The bulb is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The bulb is eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa,