Llipocha
Chenopodium petiolare

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing each year from the base with annual shoots. It grows 50 cm tall.

There are about 100-150-250 Chenopodium species. They are mostly in temperate regions. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 2,000-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kantalo, Yuyo

Synonyms

Chenopodium album var. andinum J. Remy; Chenopodium bolivianum Murr; Chenopodium hastatum Phil.; Chenopodium paniculatum Hook.; Chenopodium sparsiflorum Phil.;