Culle, Culle colorado
Oxalis adenophylla
Family: Oxalidaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in the Patagonian steppe in Argentina. It grows on rocky grounds. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The leaves and shoots are used as a lemon substitute to make juices. They are also squashed. cooked and dried for preservation.
Edible parts
Leaves, shoots