Guayavilla
Salpianthes macrodontus
Family: Nyctaginaceae
What it is like
A bushy shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The crown has a flat top. The fleshy roots are 3-8 cm across and up to 1 m long. The flowers are purple with white lobes.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows up to 600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The roots are beaten, then dried and ground into flour. It is then mixed with water to make tortillas.
It has been a staple food in the past.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Yueyoguo