Stevia tarijensis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 10-20 cm tall. The leaves and opposite and small. They are 1-2 cm long by 0.4-1 cm wide. The flowers are in a group at the top. They are white and red at the centre.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows at 3,000-4,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Santa sermana tikita