Peruvian rhatany
Krameria lappacea

Family: Krameriaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The flowers are red.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 300-4,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The root is used as a spice for liqueurs.

Edible parts

Root - flavouring, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Krameria canescens Willd. ex Schult.; Krameria iluca F. Phil.; Krameria linearis Poir.; Krameria pentapetala Ruiz & Pav.; Krameria triandra Ruiz & Pav.; Krameria triandra var. humboldtiana Chodat; Landia lappacea Dombey;