Alstroemeria versicolor
Family: Alstroemeriaceae
What it is like
A perennial plant. It grows 30 cm high which spreads to 1 m across. The leaves are narrow. The flowers are yellow with purple spots.
There are about 50-80 Alstroemeria species. They occur in South America especially in cool mountain regions.
Where it is found
It grows naturally in stony places and scrub between 250 - 1700 metres from Valparaiso to Conception and in the Valle de los Cipreses in Chile. It requires a fertile well drained soil in a warm situation with a dry season.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile (country/location of origin), Europe, France, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The root is cooked and eaten. It can be processed into flour.
Edible parts
Root