Hoja de bexo
Renealmia mexicana

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A ginger family herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a spice.

Edible parts

Leaves - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bex, Tapicon

Synonyms

Ethanium mexicanum (Klotzsch ex Petersen) Kuntze; Renealmia jalapensis Gagnep.;