Perlilla
Arcytophyllum thymifolium
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 50-80 cm tall. The leaves are narrow. The flowers are are tube shaped with 4 white lobes.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 3,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Many