Laroco, Loroco
Fernaldia brachypharynx
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A vine. It has a velvety downy covering. The flowers are hairy on the outside. The flower has a broader tube and narrower lobes than Fernaldia pandurata.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Guatemala
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flower buds