Yocon, Ilicum
Diposis patagonica
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 10-30 cm high. The leaves are very much divided. The root/tuber is round.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on the Patagonian steppe in Argentina on rocky ground. It grows below 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten raw or roasted or boiled.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Yocon-Ilocum