Rumex luxurians
Linn.
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Description
A subtropical herb in the Polygonaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and young stems can be cooked and eaten and are sometimes cultivated as a vegetable in Java.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
Acetosa luxurians Chaz.Eutralia luxurians Raf.
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 584
