Ruschia rigens
L. Bolus
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Description
A succulent plant. It grows up to 30 cm high. It lies along the ground. The old leaves can remain for several years. They are close together and 3 sided.
Edible Uses
The root is edible.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It can tolerate drought.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa*,
Cultivation
It can be grown from woody stem cuttings. It can also be grown from seeds. Seeds are collected from dry pods off the plant.
Notes
It is a threatened species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 74.6 | 268 | 64 | 2.9 | — | — | 5.7 | — |
Synonyms
Mesembryanthemum dressianum J. W. Ingram
References (3)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 8
- Wehmeyer, A. S, 1986, Edible Wild Plants of Southern Africa. Data on the Nutrient Contents of over 300 species (As Rushia)
- 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
