Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-663.12.04
Ullucus tuberosus
Local names: Olluco; Papalisa; Ulluma; Ullucu; Ulluku; Milluku; Melloco.
Region: South America
Use: wisely cultivated as vegetable, primarily the roots, also leaves, similar to spinach; second only to the potato; often confused with garlic.
Content: high protein, calcium, carotene.