Ullucus tuberosus (Ulluco)

Botanical name: Ullucus tuberosus

Common names: Ulluco, Melluco, Papa Lisa

Family: Basellaceae

Origin: South America, Andes

Tuberous perennial.

The leaves are crunchy and tasty, and may be eaten fresh or steaed, in much the same way as one would use spinach. The colorful tubers are best boiled or stir-fried.