Hypochaeris chillensis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 20-50 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a taproot and leaves grow in a ring. These leaves are narrowly oval and 5-10 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. There are coarse teeth along the edge.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Taiwan it grows between 500-600 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Andes, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, North America, Paraguay, South Africa, South America (country/location of origin), Taiwan, Uruguay

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw in salads.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Achicoria del campo, Achicoria salvaje, Achicoria silvestre, Dzika achicoria, Radite

Synonyms

Achyrophorus brasiliensis (Less.) Sch. Bip.; Achyrophorus chillensis (Kunth) Sch. Bip. [Illegitimate]; Achyrophorus sagittatus Phil.; Achyrophorus selloi Sch. Bip.; Apargia chillensis Kunth; Hypochaeris brasiliensis var. chacoensis Hassl.; Hypochaeris brasiliensis var. sulfurea Kuntze; Hypochaeris tweediei (Hook. & Arn.) Cabrera; Seriola tweediei Hook. & Arn.;