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The gemsbok (Oryx gazella), or South African oryx, is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. It is endemic to the dry and barren regions of Botswana , Namibia , South Africa and (parts of) Zimbabwe , mainly inhabiting the Kalahari and Namib Deserts , areas in which it is supremely adapted for survival.
The fruit is edible, but eating it before it is ripe will cause a burning sensation in one's mouth. It is not poisonous, but if combined with the blood of the larvae of the Diamphidia beetle species, a poison is produced which can be used to make poison arrows. [7] The tuberous roots, which may reach 1 metre in length, [8] are poisonous. [9]
The bushmen of the Kalahari eat the Gemsbok Cucumber after it has been roasted in a fire for a couple of hours. This cooking renders the "burning" chemicals harmless; even if the cooked pulp is still slightly bitter, the Bushman seem to relish eating them, sucking out the contents and either spitting out or chewing up the plentiful seeds.
Tylosema esculentum, with common names gemsbok bean and marama bean or morama bean, [2] is a long-lived perennial legume native to arid areas of southern Africa. Stems grow at least 3 metres (9.8 ft), in a prostrate or trailing form, with forked tendrils that facilitate climbing .
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The gemsbok, a striking antelope with long symmetrical horns and distinctive black and white markings, is featured on the Namibian coat of arms. Namibia also harbours a wealth of small mammals including mongoose , jackal as well as the less common antbear and honey badger , both solitary and nocturnal.