Dianthus longiglumis
Delile
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Description
A small shrub. It has a spreading rootstock that produces tufts of long narrow grass-like leaves. They taper to the tip and have a few teeth. The flowering stems have 1 flower. The flowers are 4-5 cm across.
Edible Uses
The flowers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Yemen,
Notes
Probably edible.
References (1)
- Molla, A., Ethiopian Plant Names. http://www.ethiopic.com/aplants.htm
