Chilca negra
Baccharis scandens

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The flowers are white and have 14 or more petals.

There are about 250-350 Baccharis species. There are 300-430 Baccharis species in the neotropics.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Chile it grows at 3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves ?

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or tip cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Illca

Synonyms

Baccharis adscendens Pers.; Baccharis petiolata DC.; Molina scandens Ruiz & Pav.; and others