Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Shelterbelt, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier