Edible and nutritious. Prepared like potatoes. The leaves are high in oxalic acid and so care must be taken by people with conditions that may be aggravated by consuming this.

Plants for a Future (2016) at www.plantsforafuture.org.uk http://www.pfaf.org/User/plant.aspx?LatinName=Oxalis+tuberosa

Northern America, Mexico

Southern America, Northern South America, Venezuela

Southern America, Western South America, Bolivia

Southern America, Western South America, Colombia

Southern America, Western South America, Ecuador

Southern America, Western South America, Peru

Southern America, Southern South America, Argentina Northwest

Southern America, Southern South America, Argentina Northeast

Southern America, Southern South America, Argentina South

Southern America, Southern South America, Chile North

Southern America, Southern South America, Chile South

Southern America, Southern South America, Chile Central