Glandularia microphylla

Family: Verbenaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 5-7 cm tall. The leaf stalks are 1-2 mm long. The leaves are 4-16 mm long by 4-8 mm wide. They have 3 segments. The flowers are pink.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lantana microphylla (Kunth) Mart.; Verbena microphylla Kunth;