Puya boliviensis

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.2 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level in Chile, but mostly in lower regions. It can grow in arid areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stems, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Puya copiapina Phil.;