Rhigozum obovatum
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Karoo gold
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhigozum obovatum, the Karoo gold, is a perennial shrub or tree that is part of the Bignoniaceae family. The species is native to Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. In South Africa, the plant occurs in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, the Free State and the Western Cape.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-4.5 m tall. The branches are rigid, spreading and spiny. There are usually 1-3 flowers on each cushion. They are bright yellow.
Edible Uses
The bright yellow flowers are eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe,
Also Known As
Geelberggranaat, Murenzhebani
References (3)
- Magwede, K., van Wyk, B.-E., & van Wyk, A. E., 2019, An inventory of Vhavenḓa useful plants. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 57–89
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 38
- 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
