Urtica circularis
(Hicken) Soraru
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Description
An annual temperate herb in the nettle family with edible leaves and stems, native to Argentina where it grows from sea level to 1,000 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and stems are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America*, Uruguay,
Synonyms
Urtica chamaedryoides var. circularis HaumanUrtica spathulata var. circularis Hicken
Also Known As
Ortigo-crespa, Pyno pyno, Urtiguinha
References (3)
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
- Kinupp, V. F., 2007, Plantas alimenticias nao-convencionais da regiao metropolitana de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil p 106
- 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.
