Worm Root

About

Common Names

Worm Root, Afaim Iwe (Waejir)

Classification

Flower

Description

A low broadleafed woody plant with thick pink-coloured fibrous roots and variegated yellow and orange flowers. The flowers bloom briefly in mid summer.

Ecology

Rarity

Rare

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

The root is ground into a paste used for treating a number of ailments. If used as a supository, the root paste is an effective vermicide. The bright yellow varigated with orange flowers are known to contain alterative properties helpful when treating fevers, and sweats.

Other

History

Cultural

Religious