Stylochiton warneckii – Famine Foods

Stylochiton warneckii

Uses

Africa (west): the thickened rhizome is repeatedly washed in ashes, the lye in which leaches out toxic saponins and raphides. The leaves are boiled to remove the toxins and are eaten with locally prepared salt called Absen

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Engl.

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