Zarcillo
Fuchsia canescens
Family: Onagraceae
What it is like
A shrub. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are 2-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In the Andes it grows between 2,500-4,150 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Zarcillo