Bougainvillea campanulata
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Description
A subtropical shrub in the bougainvillea family with ornamental flower bracts.
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Edible Uses
The flower bracts are edible.
Known Hazards
The sap of bougainvillea can cause serious skin rashes, similar to Toxicodendron species.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America,
Also Known As
Tanimbu
References (1)
- Montani, M. C. & Scarpa, G. F., 2016, Recursos vegetales y prácticas alimentarias entre indígenas tapiete del noreste de la provincia de Salta, Argentina. Darwiniana, nueva serie vol.4 no.1 San Isidro jul. 2016
