Disa baurii
Bolus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDisa baurii is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa. In South Africa, the plant is native to KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. It also occurs in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Description
An orchid in the subfamily Orchidaceae found in subtropical regions, distinguished by its edible tuber.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ntetemera
References (1)
- Hamisy, W. C., 2007, Development of Conservation Strategies for the Wild Edible Orchid in Tanzania. National Plant Genetic Resources Centre. Arusha, Tanzania. p 12 (As Disa hametopetala)
