Pernambuco
Carlotea formosissima
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It has tuberous root. The flowers are bright red.
Identity uncertain. It is an unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The root is eaten in times of drought.
Edible parts
Tubers, root