Burnatia enneandra
M. Micheli
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Description
A herb that grow in water. It has rhizomes or underground stems. There can also be corms 1 cm across. It grows from these and grows 60 cm high.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible and used as a famine food.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It occurs in arid region. It is an aquatic plant growing in seasonal pools. It grows on the edges of muddy pools.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda,
Other Information
It is a famine food.
Notes
There are 3 Burnatia species.
Also Known As
Maefua, Nkorom
References (11)
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- Goode, P., 1989, Edible Plants of Uganda. FAO p 30
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