Gallant soldier

Galinsoga parviflora, G. quadriradiata

herb

A small herb tasting of artichoke and celery, fresh or dried: without it, Bogotá's ajiaco is not ajiaco.

Origin

Andes (Colombia), widespread

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves and tender stems are kept and added to the soup at the end of cooking; dried, a tablespoon is enough for a whole pot.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Elsewhere it is a vegetable-garden weed: in Europe it is pulled up without anyone knowing it is edible.