Hedyosmum anisodorum
Todzia
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
Description
A tropical tree in the Chloranthaceae family, native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make a drink.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Also Known As
Granizo, Guayusa, Mentaruya, Menta yura, Sacha guayusa
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 292
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 279
