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Burmeistera vulgaris

Family: Campanulaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, South America


How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked with fat.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sjchi-vesj-tchape

Synonyms

Burmeistera macrocalyx E. Wimm.; Burmeistera pittieri E. Wimm.; Burmeistera pittieri var. decorans E. Wimm.;