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Bowstring hemp (Sansevieria zeylanica)
Family: Asparagaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)
Can be misspelt as Sansevieria zeylandica.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring
Flavor & Culinary Uses
None Known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.
Habitat & North American Range
Usually found growing among rocks in the drier areas of Sri Lanka. (Zone 9)