Fernaldia pandurata facts for kids
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Fernaldia
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Fernaldia pandurata (known as loroco [loˈɾoko]) is a special vine with flowers you can eat! It grows widely in countries like El Salvador and Guatemala. You can also find it in other parts of Central America.
Loroco is a very important food source in Guatemala and El Salvador. People use the plant's buds and flowers in many different dishes. One popular way to enjoy loroco is by adding it to pupusas.
The name "loroco" is used across Mesoamerica to talk about this plant, Fernaldia pandurata.
What Does Loroco Look Like?
Loroco is a type of vine that grows like a plant. It has leaves that are shaped like long ovals. These leaves can be about 4 to 13 centimeters (about 1.5 to 5 inches) long. They are also about 1.5 to 8 centimeters (about 0.6 to 3 inches) wide.
Flowers and Buds
The plant's flowers grow in clusters. These clusters are usually a bit shorter than the leaves. Each cluster can have between 8 and 18 flowers. The small stems that hold each flower are about 4 to 6 millimeters long.
The flowers have small, leaf-like parts called bracts. These are about 1 to 2 millimeters long. The green outer parts of the flower, called calyx lobes, are about 2 to 3 millimeters long. The main flower petals are white on the inside and greenish on the outside.
See also
In Spanish: Loroco para niños
