Flora Detail

Common Name Stars
Family Hypoxidaceae
Date Observed 20-09-2021
Category Bulbs/Rhizomes
Catalogue No. 7709RG
Flowering Time Spring
Colour Yellow
Locations Observed
Estuary
Koppie
Nature Reserve Few,Many
Small Holding Few,Many
Village
Greater Rooiels

Pauridia capensis

Information

Cape Star

Curculin is a taste modifying sweet protein that was discovered and from the fruit of a plant in this family (Curculigo latifolia). Consuming it causes water to taste sweet for a duration.