Cavendishia adenophora
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows in the soil or attached to other plants. It grows 2 m tall. The branches are long and straggling. The leaves are stiff, leathery and shiny green. The flowers are in large heads and have violet to blue bracts. The flowers have a strong scent.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,000-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Fruit are sold in markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Quereme, Quereme rosa, Uvito