Bomarea edulis

Bomarea edulis, common name salsilla, is a species of flowering plant in the alstroemeria family Alstroemeriaceae, that is native to the tropics of Mexico and the United States.

A deciduous climber growing to 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) tall and wide, it has lanceolate leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, yellow and green, with variable spotting, that are produced throughout the summer.

[2] The Latin specific epithet edulis refers to the edible tubers, which are sometimes used as a substitute for potatoes.

[3] B. edulis is grown as an ornamental plant.

Though hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), in temperate regions it is best grown under the shelter of glass, but can be placed outside during the summer months.