Oxalis gigantea
Family: Oxalidaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 2 m tall and spreads 2 m across. The leaves have 3 leaflets.
There are about 500 Oxalis species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten and also used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
It is grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Churco, Churqui