Acantholippia deserticola
(Phil.) Moldenke
Verbenaceae Edible: Leaves - tea, Leaves - flavouring
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The aromatic leaves are used for tea or as a flavoring in desserts.
Traditional Uses
The aromatic leaves can be used for tea or in desserts.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Chile, South America,
Synonyms
Acantholippia punensis BottaLippia deserticola Phil.Lippia microphylla Phil.Lippia trifida Phil.
Also Known As
Rica rica
References (1)
- The Edible Plants of the Atacama Desert : New Worlder
