Tiquilia atacamensis

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A small shrub that lies along the ground. The leaves are hairy and greyish green. They are 5-8 mm long. The flowers are white to violet. The fruit are narrowly oval.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in arid areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kauchal

Synonyms

Coldenia atacamensis Phil.;