Orthaea secundiflora

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. The branches can be 6 m long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-18 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. There are 10-30 flowers on stalks in the axils of leaves.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet mountain forests between 900-2,640 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The flowers have a lemon like taste.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Thibaudia secundiflora Poepp. & Endl.;