
Tropaeolaceae FAMILY
Tropaeolum brachyceras
Tropaeolum brachyceras
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Tropaeolum brachyceras is a perennial climbing plant growing from a tuberous rootstock; it produces annual shoots up to 100cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeS. America - central Chile.
HabitatNot known