Bomarea edulis (Tuss.) Herb.

Stems climbing, leafy; inflorescence in umbel; roots edible, size of small potatoes; leaves alternate, lanceolate, acuminate; flowers rosate; perianth segments unequal, external segments obovate-oblong, internal segmants spathulate; capsule turbinate; seeds black.

Common name: gloriosa del país.

Bomarea edulis
Bomarea edulis, leaves
Bomarea edulis, fruits
Bomarea edulis, flowers


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