Tessaria fastigiata

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 1-1.5 m tall. The leaves are alternate. They are 5-13 cm long by 2-4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 700-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Minor.

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pluchea fastigiata Griseb.;