Luzuriaga radicans

Family: Alstroemeriaceae

What it is like

A climber. The leaves are 4 cm long. The flowers are white. The fruit are green and turn red when ripe.

Also put in the family Philesiaceae and Luzuriagaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level. It grows in humid areas with constant rainfall. It can grow in water. It suits hardiness zone 9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile (country/location of origin), Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Azagar, Azahar, Coral, Palma, Quila del monte, Quilineja

Synonyms

Enargea radicans F. Muell.;