Blyxa japonica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBlyixa japonica is a species of plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is known as Japanese blyxa or dwarf Asian grass.
Description
A plant which grows in water. It is 15-60 cm high. The leaves are flat and narrow. They are 1.5-7 cm long and 0.8-4 mm wide. The bract around the flower in like a long cylinder and 15-20 cm long. The is one flower 3-10 mm long and white. The fruit is long and narrow. It is 1.5-2 cm long and 2.5-4 mm wide. The seeds are green. They are like a spindle. About 10-40 seeds occur in each fruit. They are 1.5-2.5 mm long.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten raw with papaya salad or sour chopped meat salad, and are sold in markets.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw with papaya salad or sour chopped meat salad.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It is found in swamps and rice fields. In Sichuan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam,
Other Information
They are sold in markets.
Notes
There are 10 Blyxa species. They grow in the tropics. The Hydrocharitaceae grow in water.
Also Known As
Santawaa khon kai
References (1)
- Jacquat, C., 1990, Plants from the Markets of Thailand. D.K. Book House p 101
