Hypochaeris taraxacoides

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaf base

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jaq'epsike, Psikepsile, Waripsike

Synonyms

Achyrophorus stenocephala A. Gray ex Wedd.; Achyrophorus taraxacifolius (Meyen & Walp.) Sch.Bip.; Hypochaeris stenocephala (A. Gray) Kuntze; and others