Dyckia ferox
Mez
Bromeliaceae Edible: Bud, Leaf bases
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDyckia ferox is a plant species in the genus Dyckia. This species is native to Mato Grosso, Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Description
A pineapple-like subtropical herb with a distinctive central ring of leaves. The plant is in the Bromeliaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The inner portion of the central ring of leaves, including the bud and leaf bases, are eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The inner portion of the central ring of leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America,
Synonyms
Dyckia ferox subsp. hamosa (Mez) Hassl.Dyckia hamosa MezDyckia meziana Kuntze
Also Known As
Chitseni, Garabata, Sayine'
References (2)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 325
- 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
