Red maids
Calandrinia micrantha
Family: Montiaceae
What it is like
A herb with stems that are spreading. They spread up to 40 cm long. The leaves are narrow and 1-10 cm long.
There are between 50-100 Calandrinia species. It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows between 10 and 1,900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves