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Minthostachys andina

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A climbing shrub. The leaves are opposite and there are flowers in the axils of the leaves. The leaves are heart shaped.


Where it is found

It is a high altitude tropical plant. It grows between 2,600-2,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, South America


How it is used for food

The flowers are sued for a morning drink.

Edible parts

Flowers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

C'oa muna, Yuraq mun

Synonyms

Bystropogon andinus Britton ex Rusby;