Ullucus tuberosus (Ulluco)

Ullucus tuberosus (Ulluco) bright pink fruit gathered inside a small blue plastic bucket close up

Botanical name: Ullucus tuberosus

Common names: Ulluco, Melluco, Papa Lisa

Family: Basellaceae

Origin: South America, Andes

Vine or creeper plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterEdible plant

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.


Ullucus tuberosus (Ulluco) bright pink tubers close up inside a clear plastic storage bag.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/ullucus_tuberosus.htm