salsilla
/sælˈsɪlə/
noun
- A tropical American plant (genus Bomarea) with showy, bell-shaped flowers and edible tubers, also known as 'climbing lily' or 'salsilla'.
- Gardeners prize salsilla for its long blooming season and attractive foliage.
- The salsilla vine climbed up the trellis, displaying bright orange and yellow flowers.
- In the highlands of Ecuador, salsilla tubers are sometimes gathered and eaten like potatoes.
- The edible tuber of the salsilla plant, used as a food source in some regions.
- Boiled salsilla has a mild, starchy flavor similar to a potato.
- The farmer harvested a basket of salsilla to sell at the local market.
- Some indigenous communities roast salsilla over an open fire for a simple meal.