Gladiolus unguiculatus

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Gladiolus unguiculatus
Light:Full Sun Part Shade
Moisture:Mesic
Soil pH:5.6-8.4
Native to:
Edible Rating:PFAF Edibility Rating
Tea:Yes
Poisonous

Gladiolus unguiculatus

Propagation: Seed

Range: W. Africa.

Edibility: Bulb - cooked[1]. Eaten in porridges and soups[2].

Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.

Flower Type: Hermaphrodite

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References

  1. Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.
  2. Kunkel, Günther. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books, 1984.