👉 Basipthalmus, also known as the "basiophil" or "basiophyllum," is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. These plants are native to Central and South America, where they grow on rocky slopes and cliffs with shallow watersheds. They are often called "sea pumpkins" due to their ability to pump up water from deep underground. Basiophyllum species have been used for centuries as a source of food in various
