llareta:

In the high Andes Mountains of Chile and Bolivia, there is a plant that looks like a giant lime-green blob of goo. However, it is far from gooey; in fact, it's solid to the touch. This plant is called llareta, and it is a member of the Apiaceae family, which makes it a cousin to parsley, carrots, and fennel. But what sets it apart from its relatives is its incredibly slow … [Read more...] about Llareta: The 3000-Year-Old Shrub That Looks Like a Giant Green Blob