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Cyphostemma quinatum

(Dryand.) Desc. ex Wild. & R. B. Drumm.

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Description

A herb or vine. It has bulb like roots. The stems are twining and die back in winter. The flowers are creamy-yellow. The fruit are red berries. They are edible.

Edible Uses

The red berries are edible.

Distribution

It is a subtropical or Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia,

References (1)

  • http://plants.newplant.co.za/

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