Linta, Iwasi
Acmella oppositifolia

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in low wet woodland and near swamps. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Central America, North America, Paraguay, South America, USA

How it is used for food

The stems and flowers are chopped and mixed with salt, chilli, and other plants.

Edible parts

Stems, flowers, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nambi mi, Nambiwasu, Yuyo picante

Synonyms

Spilanthes americana (Mutis ex L.f.) Hieron;