Bidens andicola
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Description
An herb in the Asteraceae family found at high altitudes in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
Leaves are used as food, though documentation is limited.
Distribution
It is a high altitudes tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Bidens andicola var. cosmantha SherffSeveral
References (1)
- 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
