Dyckia ferox
Family: Bromeliaceae
What it is like
A pineapple like herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The inner portion of the central ring of leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Bud, leaf bases
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chitseni, Garabata, Sayine'
Synonyms
Dyckia ferox subsp. hamosa (Mez) Hassl.; Dyckia hamosa Mez; Dyckia meziana Kuntze;