Tulbaghia capensis
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Cape wild garlic
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTulbaghia capensis is a geophyte belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. The species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape.
Description
An onion-like herb of the Amaryllidaceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
Omentaria capensis (L.) Kuntze
References (3)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 9
- van Wyk, B-E., 2011, The potential of South African plants in the development of new food and beverage products. South African Journal of Botany 77 (2011) 857–868
- 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
