Patino pachira
Pachira patinoi
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In the Andes it grows between 200-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lirio, Piscade, Piscande
Synonyms
Bombacopsis patinoi Dugand & Robyns;