Astilbe papuana
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Description
A tropical herb in the Saxifragaceae family with edible leaves and juice.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and juice are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Notes
There are about 12 Astilbe species. They are temperate plants.
References (2)
- Powell, J.M., Ethnobotany. In Paijmans, K., 1976, New Guinea Vegetation. Australian National University Press. p 108 (As Astilbe sp.)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
