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Echites panduratus (common name: loroco [loˈɾoko]) is a climbing vine with edible flowers, widespread in Guatemala, El Salvador, and other countries in Central America as well as parts of Mexico.[1][2][3] The name "loroco" is used throughout its range to refer to the species.[4] DescriptionEchites panduratus is an herbaceous vine with oblong-elliptical to broadly ovate leaves 4–13 centimetres (1.6–5.1 in). long, 1.5–8 cm broad, inflorescences are generally somewhat shorter than the leaves, with 8–18 flowers, the pedicels 4–6 mm. long; bracts ovate, 1–2 millimetres (0.039–0.079 in) long; calyx lobes ovate, acute or obtuse, 2–3 mm. long; corolla white within, greenish outside.[4] RangeEchites panduratus ranges from northeastern Mexico to Costa Rica.[1] UsesEchites panduratus is an important source of food in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. The plant's buds and flowers are used for cooking in a variety of ways, including in pupusas.  References
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