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This is the most
significant shrub of the high altitude Andes regions.
It belongs to the asteraceas and is called Chuquiragua or
Flor de los Andes, meaning Flower of the Andes.
For the climbers and hikers in the Andes, it represents their
symbol flower as does the Edelweiss in the Alps.
It has medicinal properties and is used since centuries as a herbal
tea for kidney and stomach aches.
For more information and explanation of flowering plants,
click to information.biodiversity.plants
of our Ecuador-Travelnet. |
