Kisye, Isa
Bromelia hieronymi
Family: Bromeliaceae
What it is like
A pineapple like herb. It has stolons. The leaves are in a ring. The fruit form fleshy berries.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 400-700 m above sea level. It is usually in seasonally dry forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The very young stem buds are eaten with fish fats. The young stolons are peeled and eaten with fish fats. The heart of the plant is roasted on the fire.
Edible parts
Bud, stolons, stem tips
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Caraguata, Chaguar, Chitsaj, Dajua, Garabata, Kawatami, Nankankwe