Alonsoa meridionalis

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 60-100 cm tall. The leaves are 4-8 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,400-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Sap - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Alonsoa mutisii G. Don; Scrophularia meridionalis L.f.; and many others