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Smallanthus riograndensis
Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Smallanthus
- Genus description
A genus of rhizomatous flowering perennials, native to South America, with bushy green foliage and daisy-like yellow flowers. Some cultivars are grown as vegetables, with the potato-like tubers tasting similar to a pear with a texture like water chestnuts
- Name status
Correct
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