Aponogeton azureus
Schlechtd.
Semetsing
Aponogetonaceae Edible: Tuber, Root
Summary
Source: WikipediaAponogeton azureus is a species of plant in the Aponogetonaceae family. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitat is freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
An aquatic herb in the Aponogetonaceae family with edible tubers and roots, native to subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Lesotho, Southern Africa,
References (1)
- Letsela, T., et al, 2003, Plant Resources Used for Subsistence in Tsehlanyane and Boking in Lesotho. Economic Botany 57(4): 619-639
