Adesmia miraflorensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are 1-2.5 cm long. The leaflets are 2-5 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry valleys. It is recorded between 2,000-4,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anaguayo
Synonyms
Adesmia clarenii (R. E. Fr.) Burkart; Patagonium clarenii R. E. Fr.; and others