Prosopanche americana
(R. Br.) Baill.
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Description
A tropical parasitic herb in the Aristolochiaceae family that grows on Prosopis (bean family) plants in semiarid regions. It produces underground flowers and edible fruit.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw or fried.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw or fried.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in semiarid regions. It grows as a parasite on Prosopis (bean family) plants.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Central America, Costa Rica, South America,
Notes
The roots are sold as medicine. There are 3 Prosopanche species. Also put in the family Hydnoraceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Flor de tierra
References (4)
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 169 (Genus)
- Palmieri, V. S., et al, 2018, Aproximaciones etnobotánicas de las especies y prácticas de frutos nativos comestibles de la Actualidad. Aportes para la interpretación del pasado prehispánico de cerro colorado (Córdoba, Argentina). Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 53 (1): 115-133
- Plant Ecology - Reviews of Research. 1955, Arid Zone Research VI. UNESCO p 97
- Smith, N., Mori, S.A., et al, 2004, Flowering Plants of the Neotropics. Princeton. p 188, Plate 24 (Photo)
