SB02 Gloriosa superba L.

Family Colchicaceae
Genus Gloriosa
Species superba
Author L.
Use All parts extremely poisonous. Tuber traditionally used to treat chronic diseases. Used in arrow poison
Collector Simon Behr
Number SB02
Date 18/12/2003
Location Harare, Zimbabwe (Goromonzi farm)
Common name/s Flame lily, Nyakajongwe (shona), Amakhukhulume (Ndebele)