Dinemagonum gayanum
Family: Malpighiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m high. The flowers are yellow with an upper bright red petal.
Where it is found
In Chile it grows from sea level to over 2,500 m above sea level. It grows in very dry areas with fog. It can grow in areas with less than 100 mm per year. It grows in full sun. It suits hardiness zones 10 & 11. It cannot tolerate frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Fruit