Afrosolen abyssinicus
(R. Br. ex A. Rich.) Goldblatt & J. C. Manning
Iridaceae Edible: Corms ?
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Description
Afrosolen abyssinicus is a tropical corm or bulb plant in the iris family (Iridaceae) found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The corms are probably edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan,
Notes
Probably edible.
Synonyms
Geissorhiza abyssinica R. Br. ex A. Rich.Lapeirousia abyssinica (R. Br. ex A. Rich.) BakerMontbretia abyssinica Hochst.Montbretia gallabatensis Schweinf. ex BakerTritonia abyssinica (Hochst.) Walp.
References (1)
- Molla, A., Ethiopian Plant Names. http://www.ethiopic.com/aplants.htm (As Lapeirousia abyssinica)
