Eryngium nudicaule

Lam.

Apiaceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable, Spice 231 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A perennial herb in the Apiaceae family found in subtropical regions, including in Argentina from sea level to 2,800 m elevation, with edible leaves used as a vegetable and spice.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,800 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay,

Also Known As

Salsa-de-praia

References (4)

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Kinupp, V. F., 2007, Plantas alimenticias nao-convencionais da regiao metropolitana de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil p 61
Kinupp, V. F. & Bergman, I., 2008, Protein and minerals of native species, potential vegetables and fruits. Cienc.Tecnol. Aliment. Vol. 28 No. 4 Campinas Oct/Dec.
Thomas, E., et al, 2008, The Relationship Between Plant Use and Plant Diversity in the Bolivian Andes, with Special Reference to Medicinal Plant Use. Hum Ecol (2008) 36:861–879