Fockea crispa species is from the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces of the Republic of South Africa. Like Fockea edulis, Fockea crispa is a great cucurbit caudiciform with shiny crinkled leaves; unlike F. edulis, this species grows inland in the Karoo. The stem protrudes above ground and has little warts on the gray skin. The stems have milky sap that has been used to treat wounds by indigenous people. Protect from frost. Item will be shipped bare root.
