Boopis australis
Family: Calyceraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are simple and alternate. The flowers have 5 petals fused together.
There are 13 Boopis species. They grow in the Andes in Argentina and Brazil.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root