Rhyncholacis sp
Podostemaceae Edible: Leaves - spice
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Description
Rhyncholacis is a tropical plant in the Podostemaceae family with edible leaves used as seasoning.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are dried, crushed, and used as a pepperlike seasoning.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are dried and crushed and used as a pepperlike seasoning.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
South America,
Notes
There are 25 Rhyncholacis species.
References (1)
- Smith, N., Mori, S.A., et al, 2004, Flowering Plants of the Neotropics. Princeton. p 303
