Smallanthus maculatus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 2.5-5 m tall. The stems are 1 cm across. The leaves are oval and 9-45 cm long by 4-25 cm wide. They are hairy. The flower heads are 2 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Nicaragua, Panama

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Polymnia maculata Cav.;