Begonia barkeri
Knowles & Westc.
BegoniaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaf stalks
The leaf stalks are edible and are sold in markets.
Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant. It is best in shade. They grow in cloud forest.
Mexico,
Countries: Mexico
How to Identify
A herb. The stems reach 60 cm tall. The leaves are broadly oval and pointed. The leaves are bright green and cupped and have shallow lobes. The leaves are 15 cm long by 12-20 cm wide. The flowers are pinkish white. They are on stalks 30 cm long.
Other Information
The leaf stalks are sold in markets.
Names & Synonyms
Mazatxocoyolli
Begonia brongniartii Lem.and several others
References (3)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 123
- Mapes, C. & Basurto, F., 2016, Biodiversity and Edible Plants of Mexico. Chapter 5 in R. Lira, et al. (eds.), Ethnobotany of Mexico, Ethnobiology, Springer. p 111
- Pena, F. B., et al, 1998, Los quelites de la Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico: Inventory Y Formas de Preparacion. Bol. Soc. Bot. Mexico 62:49-62
