Hedyosmum species
Chloranthaceae Edible: Leaves - tea
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Description
Hedyosmum is a tropical plant in the Chloranthaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America,
References (3)
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 98
- Smith, N., Mori, S.A., et al, 2004, Flowering Plants of the Neotropics. Princeton. p 100
- Smith, N., Mori, S.A., et al, 2004, Flowering Plants of the Neotropics. Princeton. Plate 13 (Photo)
