| Description | A southern Africa plant with many medicinal uses. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, dry , sandy |
| Fruit | spiny seeds |
| Leaves | green |
| Roots | tap root, tubers |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | Southern Africa |
| Misc Facts | Harpagophytum is a Greek translation of the common name 'grapple plant'. |