Lilaeopsis macloviana

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. The stems lie along the ground and are 30 cm long. They form roots at the nodes.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in marshy grassland and near water.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Chile, Falklands, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Rhizome, stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lankolima, Irsu, Isru

Synonyms

Lilaeopsis andina A. W. Hill; Lilaeopsis hillii Perez-Moreau; and others