Babiana pubescens
(Lam.) G. J. Lweis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBabiana pubescens is a perennial flowering plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Babiana. The species is endemic to the Northern Cape.
Description
A herb. It is a bulb plant.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa*, Southern Africa,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulb | 58.6 | 675 | 161 | 2.3 | — | 12.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
Synonyms
Gladiolus pubescens Lam.
References (3)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 67
- Wehmeyer, A. S, 1986, Edible Wild Plants of Southern Africa. Data on the Nutrient Contents of over 300 species
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
