Galium corymbosum
Ruiz & Pav.
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Description
A herb in the family Rubiaceae found in high altitude tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are potentially edible.
Distribution
It grows in high altitude tropical places.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, Chile, South America,
Synonyms
Galium apiculatum Roem. & Schult.Relbunium ciliatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Hemsl.and several others
References (2)
- 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
- 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 (As Relbunium ciliatum)
