Water Root - Fockea edulis Size:4 inch silvery leaves that appear almost

silvery leaves that appear almost white due to their powdery trichomes

Water: Very low

or well-draining sandy loam

spreads easily

Red Robin Begonia

Water Root - Fockea edulis Size:4 inch silvery leaves that appear almostThis is a Caudex forming plant with large warty tuber and a long climbing vine. Flowers Are small white to green and star shaped, pollinated by fruit flies. native to the Kalahari desert, this plant has been used by the tribes of Namibia and South Africa as a famine food and water source. The root is said to be similar to a sweet potato in texture and flavor, but requires a specific cooking process to rid it of toxic alkaloids. Semi deciduous, water