Hypochaeris chillensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHypochaeris chillensis (sometimes spelled Hypochoeris) also known as Brazilian cat's ear is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay) but has become naturalized in parts of North America, South Africa. and Taiwan. It is a common and widespread weed in the Southeast United States. Hypochaeris chillensis is a perennial herb growing a taproot, a basal rosette of leaves, and one or more thin stems 20–60 centimetres (7.9–23.6 in) tall. The leaves are 5–25 centimetres (2.0–9.8 in) long, entire or lobed, and green. Atop the thin, naked stems are flower heads with small golden yellow ray florets, typically 1 centimetre (0.39 in) in diameter.
Description
A herb. It grows 20-50 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a taproot and leaves grow in a ring. These leaves are narrowly oval and 5-10 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. There are coarse teeth along the edge.
Edible Uses
Hypochaeris chillensis is used as medicinal plant in Brazil. The leaves and roots are edible either raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw in salads.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Taiwan it grows between 500-600 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 3,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Andes, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, North America, Paraguay, South Africa, South America*, Taiwan, Uruguay,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Achicoria del campo, Achicoria salvaje, Achicoria silvestre, Dzika achicoria, Radite
References (6)
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- Scarpa, G. F., 2009, Wild food plants used by the indigenous peoples of South American Gran Chaco: A general synopsis and intercultural comparison. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 83:90-101
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- 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
