Psilosiphon coeruleus
(Schinz) Goldblatt & J. C. Manning
Iridaceae Edible: Corm, Bulb, Root
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Psilosiphon coeruleus is a corm or bulb plant in the Iridaceae family, found in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The corm or bulb is eaten as a snack and can also be cooked as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The corm or bulb is eaten as a snack and also cooked as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
Lapeurousia coerulea Schinz
References (2)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 68
- 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
