Golden root, Aztec root
Heliopsis longipes
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year.
The roots possibly have anti-arthritic properties.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Philactis longipes A. Gray;