White root
Lobelia purpurascens

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A small creeping plant. It has fleshy tap roots. The leaves are dark green and purple underneath.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dortmanna purpurascens (R. Br.) Kuntze; Lobelia ilicifolia Sims; Lobelia purpurascens var. ilicifolia (Sims) A. DC.; Pratia purpurascens (R. Br.) E. Wimm.; Rapuntium purpurascens (R. Br.) C. Presl;