Dendrophorbium lloense

(Hieron. ex Sodiro) C. Jeffrey

Lloa dendrophorbium

AsteraceaeLeaves
Dendrophorbium lloense
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves - flavouring

The leaves are used as a flavouring.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Colombia, Ecuador, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

How to Identify

A tropical shrub in the Asteraceae family with leaves used as a flavouring agent.

Names & Synonyms

Cujaco, Hoja de dos caras

Senecio lloensis Hieron ex SodiroSenecio longilingue Cuatrec.
References (2)
  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 197
  • Kew Plants of the World onLine

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