Deianira nervosa
Family: Gentianaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. The leaves clasp the stem. The flower is pale purple.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as a spice. They are also used for bitter liqueurs.
Edible parts
Leaves - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Angelica bravo do matto
Synonyms
Callopisma amplexifolium Mart.; Exacum aplexifolium (Mart.) D. Dietr.; Exacum nervosum (Cham. & Schltdl.) Spreng.;