Ortiguilla
Caiophora patagonica
Family: Loasaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are about 65 Caiophora species. They are in tropical America.
Where it is found
It grows on the Patagonian steppe in Argentina.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The tubers are eaten boiled.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ortiga