Moraea serpentina
Baker
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMoraea serpentina is a flowering plant species in the genus Moraea. It is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa.
Description
A bulbous herb in the Iridaceae family native to subtropical regions.
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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 | 42.1 | 955 | 228 | 7.4 | — | 37.8 | 1.9 | 1 |
Synonyms
Moraea arenaria BakerMoraea framesii L. Bolus
References (3)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 68
- 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
