Tristagma ameghinoi

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 9-20 cm tall. It has an oval bulb 16 mm long and 10-12 mm wide. It has 6-8 fleshy leaves. They are 8-23 cmlongl.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile, South America

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Roots, bulb

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brodiaea ameghinoi Speg.; Ipheion ameghinoi (Speg.) Traub;