Yareta (Azorella compacta, also known as "Llareta" in Spanish) is a flowering plant native to South America. It grows in the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and western Argentina at altitudes between 3,200 and 4,500 metres (10,500 and 14,800 ft).
The life form of plants of this species is a plant-pillow. The growth rate is a maximum of 2 centimeters per year. The leaves are covered with wax. It burns well. It is protected by law in four countries.