Eryngium elegans
Cham. & Schltdl.
ApiaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves, Vegetable
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Brazil, South America,
How to Identify
A tropical herb in the Apiaceae (carrot) family with edible leaves.
Names & Synonyms
Gravata, Salsa-gaucha-de-folha-larga
Eryngium arvense Vell.Eryngium uncinatum Cham. & Schltdl.
References (4)
- Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
- Kinupp, V. F., 2007, Plantas alimenticias nao-convencionais da regiao metropolitana de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil p 61
- Kinupp, V. F. & Bergman, I., 2008, Protein and minerals of native species, potential vegetables and fruits. Cienc.Tecnol. Aliment. Vol. 28 No. 4 Campinas Oct/Dec.
