Tropaeolum leptophyllum
Family: Tropaeolaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are 80 to 90 Tropaeolum species.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 1,000-2,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Tropaeolum albiflorum Lem.; Tropaeolum edule Bridges; and others