Caralluma edulis

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Caralluma edulis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Caralluma
Species: C. edulis
Binomial name
Caralluma edulis
(Edgew.) Benth. ex Hook.f.

Caralluma edulis is a succulent species in the plant family Apocynaceae.

The leaves and stem are eaten in North Africa.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.