Andean horsetail
Equisetum bogotense
Family: Equisetaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20-50 cm tall. The branches are in rings. It has a thick rhizome or underground stem that develops underground roots. The stem is a thick dull brown.
It acts as a diuretic.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rocky locations between 100-4,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, Colombia, South America
How it is used for food
It is sold as a medicine in local markets.
Edible parts
Medicine, leaves - herbal tea
How it is grown
It reproduces by spores.