Lapeirousia plicata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLapeirousia plicata is a perennial geophyte belonging to the genus Lapeirousia. The species is native to Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. In South Africa, the species occurs in the North West, Northern Cape and Free State.
Description
A corm or bulb plant. It grows 10-15 cm tall. The corm is 3-5 cm across. The coating of the corm is brown and with wavy edges. The leaves are narrow and ribbed. The flowers are in a tuft at the base. They are pale blue to white.
Edible Uses
The corm or bulb is eaten as a snack and as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The corm or bulb is eaten as a snack and as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 67
- 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
