Heliconia farinosa
Family: Heliconiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rain forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to wrap food for cooking and they give a flavour to the food. The young white stem base can be eaten or cooked and also used for pickles.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring, stem base
How it is grown
In Brazil plants flower and fruit October to January.
Its other names
Local names
Caete-banana, Caite