What does «uñoperquén» mean in Spanish?
- Herbaceous campanulaceous plant with somewhat bluish white flowers. It is between 15 and 50 cm high and has linear leaves. It grows in stony soils and behaves as a secondary weed of annual winter crops and pastures; it tolerates full sun. It is native to the southern part of South America, withstanding occasional frosts down to -5 ° C. It is a perennial herb, with erect stems, branched from the base. It has alternate, sessile leaves, with linear or spatulate lamina, with entire margin, glabrous or slightly pubescent surface on both sides.
♦ Used in: Chile