Artemisia sodiroi
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
An erect herb. The stems are rounded and covered with hairs. The leaves are green and smooth on the upper surface and whitish and hairy underneath. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Andes between 2,200-3,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit - flavouring, leaves - tea, flowers - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Camphor