Escobedia laevis

Family: Orobanchaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 40-100 cm tall. The leaves are 7-15 cm long. Flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, Nicaragua

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Azafran de raiz, Azafrancillo

Synonyms

Buchnera longifolia Sesse & Moc.; Escobedia linearis Schltdl.; Escobedia stricta Zucc.;