Clibadium sylvestre

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are opposite and have shallow teeth.

The leaves are thrown in pools to poison fish.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Usage unclear, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Basu, Enivre, Huaca, Kunami, Masu, Nivrage

Synonyms

Baillieria barbasco Kunth; Baillieria sylvestris Aubl.; Clibadium strigillosum S. F. Blake; and others