How to identify Hottentot bread (Fockea edulis)
Hottentot bread is a climbing semi-evergreen with potential to grow elongated stems up to 10 feet (3 meters) from a substantial, contorted tuberous root reaching 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter. This root bears grey, wart-like protuberances. Its stems are verdant, carrying grey-green oval leaves approximately 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) in length. Hottentot bread is dioecious with separate male and female flowers, blooming with thick, narrow green calyces and white petal appendages. It produces 2 inch (5 cm) grey-green fruits on fertilized females. This plant can tolerate light frosts, down to about 25°F (-4°C).
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Vine
Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen
Elongated stems up to 10 feet (3 meters) from large tuberous root.
Grey, wart-like protuberances on substantial tuberous root reaching 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter.
Verdant stems with grey-green oval leaves 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) long.
Dioecious plant with separate male and female flowers, blooming with thick, narrow green calyces and white petal appendages.
Tolerates light frosts, down to about 25°F (-4°C).
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Scientific Classification of Hottentot bread
