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Hierba negra, Palo negra
Mulinum spinosum

Family: Apiaceae


What it is like

A small herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 25 cm high. The leaves are divided and spiny at the tips. The flowers are yellow.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Chile it grows at least from 1,300-2,100 m altitude. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level. It grows in full sun. It suits hardiness zone 7. It can tolerate frost and snow.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts


How it is grown


Its other names

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