Dicraeanthus sp
Podostemaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical herb in the Podostemaceae family with edible leaves and stems. All four species in the genus have leaves and stems eaten as salad vegetables.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used in salads, and the stems can also be eaten as a salad vegetable.
Traditional Uses
It is reportedly used in salads.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Notes
There are 4 species and the leaves and stems of all 4 are eaten as a salad vegetable.
References (2)
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O., 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 261
- Romanowski, N., 2007, Edible Water Gardens. Hyland House. p 106
