Boquila trifoliata

Family: Lardizabalaceae

What it is like

An evergreen twiner. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are dark green. They are compound with up to 9 leaflets. The flowers are purple and white. The male flowers are in drooping spikes. Female flowers occur singly. The fruit are dark purple and sausage shaped. They are edible.

Where it is found

It suits light shade or sun.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dolichos funarius Molina; Lardizabala funaria (Molina) Looser; Lardizabala trifoliata Ruiz & Pav.;