Pacourina edulis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1-1.5 m tall. The leaves are 14-28 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. They have sharp teeth along the edge.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level. It grows in water.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Guiana, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), West Indies
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves