Daucus montanus
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult.
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Description
A herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) found at high altitudes in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used in chutneys and relishes.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used in chutney and relish.
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Distribution
It is a high altitude tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, South America,
Synonyms
Daucus australis Poepp. ex DC.
Daucus toriloides DC.Torilis peruviana C. Presl.
Also Known As
Culantrillo
References (3)
- Leon-Lobos, P., et al, 2022, Patterns of Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Edible Native Plants of Chile: Challenges and Future Perspectives. Plants (Basel) v 11 (6) Table S1
- Piedra-Malagón, E. M. et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 9
- 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
