Chupasangre
Maihueniopsis darwinii var. hickenii
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus. The spines are 12 cm long. The flowers are 6-7 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on the Patagonian steppe in Argentina. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten raw or cooked by toasting or boiling.
Edible parts
Roots