Voyria rosea
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Description
A tropical plant in the Gentianaceae family with distinctive red tuberous roots that have white flesh inside.
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Edible Uses
The tubers are baked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The tubers are baked and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Guiana, South America,
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 688
