Sulupe, Solupe
Ephedra ochreata
Family: Ephedraceae
What it is like
A small shrub. The fruit are red.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on Patagonian steppe in Argentina. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cuparra