Heart nut, Littleleaf ratany
Krameria erecta
Family: Krameriaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The plant is used to make a tea drink.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cowasi, Tamichil
Synonyms
Krameria imparata (J. F. Macbr.) Britton; Krameria navae Rzed.; Krameria parviflora benth.; Krameria rosmarinifolia Pavin ex Chodat; and others