Loasa triloba

Loasa triloba is a member of the Loasaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in the Americas. The species is distributed across central and northern Chile and extends into Peru. It was formally published in 1804 by Juss. as part of early taxonomic work on South American flora. The genus Loasa includes several species known for their distinctive, often spiny leaves and showy flowers. While specific ecological and morphological details of L. triloba may require further study, its placement in the Loasaceae family aligns it with other herbaceous plants adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.