Aa nervosa

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Chile, South America

How it is used for food

The leaf bases are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kolopsike, Pukupsike, Wakapsike

Synonyms

Altensteinia nervosa Kraenzl.;