Chuquiraga parviflora

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 3,000-3,500 m above sea level. It can grow in dry areas with a drought of 3-5 months.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chuquiraga oppositifolia Gillies & D. Don; Chuquiraga spinosa var. parviflora Griseb.;