Baccharis alaternoides
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The ash is used in sugar production.
Edible parts
Ash
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Baccharis resinosa Hook. & Arn.; Baccharis tridentata Poepp. ex DC.;