Conanthera trimaculata
Family: Tecophilaeaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a bulb. It grows about 40 cm high. It keeps growing from year to year. The flowers hang along a stalk. They are purple with black and white marks on the back of the petals.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It can grow in drier areas with a winter rainfall of 400-800 mm. It can tolerate some shade. It suits hardiness zone 8. It can tolerate some light frost and snow.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pajarito del campo