Tovara virginiana var. filiformis
(L.) Rafin, (Thunb.) Steud.
Jumpseed, Virginia knotweed
Polygonaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb. It is upright and forms clumps. The stems are red. The leaves are narrow and oval. They have dark red marks across the centre of the leaf. The flowers are small and pink or red.
Edible Uses
The tender shoots are eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The tender shoots are eaten raw or cooked.
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Distribution
It is a temperate palnt.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, North America, USA*,
Synonyms
Polygonum virginiana Linn.
Also Known As
Pekammajam
References (2)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 642 (As Tovara virginiana var. filiformis)
- Thothathri, K., & Pal, G.D., 1987, Further Contribution to the Ethnobotany of Subansiri District, Aranchal Pradesh. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol. 10 No. 1 pp 149-157
