Baboon Root
Babiana plicata
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Basic Information
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: babiana
Plant ID (slug): babiana-plicata
Numeric ID: 21217
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Babiana plicata is a CORM growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. Africa.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Corm - boiled[2, 22, 46, 61, 177]. It is 2 - 3cm in diameter[200].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Babiana plicata Baboon Root