Psammisia ulbrichiana
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The branches are like vines and 5 m long. The leaves are 18-40 cm long by 6-13 cm wide. They are deep green and pale underneath. They are narrowly oval. There are 10-20 flowers in a group. The fruit are round and green and 13 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows at 1,100-2,900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The flowers are eaten in salads.
Edible parts
Flowers, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kijtyutyu llullu