Bomarea glaucescens
Family: Alstroemeriaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It grows 50 cm tall. The seeds are embedded is a sweet pulp.
There are 100-200 Bomarea species. They are climbers in the Andes cloudforest in Central and South America.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in wet montane areas. It can be on rocky slopes, grassland areas and near lakes. It occurs between 3,000-4,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Fruit, root, tubers
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.