Bajadin
Trigonia paniculata
Family: Trigoniaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. Young branches have a grey coating. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-10 cm long by 2.5-5 cm wide. The edges are curled.
There are about 27 Trigonia species in the Americas.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
Leaves used for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves