Eryngium horridum
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has rhizomes. It grows 1-3 m tall. The leaves at the base are in a ring. They are 80 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, rhizomes, stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Caraguata, Carda, Gravata