Rumex tolimensis
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has an underground rhizome or stem. The leaves are large and very shiny. The flowers are red on an upright shoot.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In the Andes it grows between 2,500-4,200 m above se level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The leaves are used in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Turu