Stipa ichu

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 45-160 cm tall. The leaves are 23-67 cm long. The flowering shoots are 16-43 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,800-3,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela

How it is used for food

The base of the plant is used to prepare a drink.

Edible parts

Stem - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Paja, Paja blanca, Paja de cerro, Puka uksha sisa, Suni uksha, Urku uksha, Yurak uksha

Synonyms

Jarava ichua Ruiz & Pav.; and several others