Acantholippia deserticola

Family: Verbenaceae

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

Chile, South America

How it is used for food

The aromatic leaves can be used for tea or in desserts.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea, leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Rica rica

Synonyms

Acantholippia punensis Botta; Lippia deserticola Phil.; Lippia microphylla Phil.; Lippia trifida Phil.;