Chambo rouseto
Parietaria officinalis
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Ecuador, Europe, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Sicily, South America
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked in mixtures. They are used in soups and omelettes. The roots were boiled twice to reduce bitterness and then fried or roasted.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots, juice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ierve du vinde, Parietaria