Clavija pungens

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The young shoots are hairy. The leaves are 9-34 cm long by 3-12 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. There are 17-70 teeth along each side.

It has also been put in the family Theophrastaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry coastal regions between 50-500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Diente de leon, Granadilla de monte, Huevo de tigre sabanero, Huevo de toro

Synonyms

Clavija regalis Linden; Clavija undulata D. Don; Theophrasta undulata (D. Don) Kuntze;