Porophyllum macrocephalum
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Papalo, Papalo quelite
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Description
A subtropical herb of the Asteraceae (daisy) family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves - dry | 4 | — | — | 23.1 | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
Pipicha
References (3)
- Arellanes, Y., et al, 2013, Influence of traditional markets on plant management in the Tehuacan Valley. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:38
- Mapes, C. & Basurto, F., 2016, Biodiversity and Edible Plants of Mexico. Chapter 5 in R. Lira, et al. (eds.), Ethnobotany of Mexico, Ethnobiology, Springer. p 112
- Vasquez-Garcia, V., 2008, Gender, ethnicity, and economic status in plant management: Uncultivated edible plants among the Nahuas and Popolucas of Veracruz, Mexico. Agriculture and Human Values 25:65-77
