Fockea edulis

Botanical Description

Fockea edulis is a perennial, succulent, climbing perennial with shoots up to 4 metres long that twine around other plants for support[ 385 Title Bihrmann's Caudiciforms Publication Author Website http://www.bihrmann.com/caudiciforms/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An internet site giving information on caudiciform plants (plants with swollen stem bases such as the Baobab tree, cycads and many succulents). Excellent photos, usually of cultivated plants in pots. , 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. ]. The edible root is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its swollen stem base.