Azeda grauda.
Rumex brasiliensis
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a taproot and this produces one stem. The plant keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It grows in the tropics and subtropics. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. Caution: They can be high in oxalates.
Edible parts
Leaves