Tecophilaeaceae FAMILY
Cyanella orchidiformis
Cyanella orchidiformis
Edibility
1/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Cyanella orchidiformis is a Bulb up to 0.30 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeS. Africa - southern Namibia to Clanwilliam.
HabitatRocky flats to lower and middle slopes, often in wet sites[ 282 Title The Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs Publication Author Manning. J. Goldblatt. P. & Snijman. D. Publisher Timber Press, Oregon. Year 2002 ISBN 0-88192-547-0 Description Excellent treatment of these plants, with good descriptions, habitat etc. Lots of high quality colour photographs. ].