Perritos
Lamourouxia virgata

Family: Orobanchaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaves are opposite and have teeth around the edges. The leaves are arrow shaped. The flowers are in a group and have pink petals. The fruit is a dry capsule.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows over fertile soils in humid areas. In Ecuador it grows between 1,500-4,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador, South America

How it is used for food

The dried leaves are used to season food.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pescaditos

Synonyms

Lamourouxia loxensis Benth.; Lamourouxia serratifolia Kunth;