Sweet leaf
Stevia serrata

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Ecuador, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to make a fermented drink. They can be used as a sweetener.

Edible parts

Leaves - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Burrillo, Chile burro, Roninowa, Tsitsiki

Synonyms

Stevia canescens Kunth; Stevia ivaefolia Willd.; Stevia lanceolata Lag.; and others