Limnophila fragrans
Seem.
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Description
A herb. The leaves are smooth and 10-15 mm long by 5-6 mm wide. They have fine teeth towards the tip. The flowers do not have stalks and are in the axils of leaves. They are about 5 mm long. The fruit is an oval capsule with many seeds.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in marshes and pools.
Where It Grows
American Samoa, Fiji, Pacific, Samoa,
Notes
Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Also Known As
La'au sosolo i le vai, Tamole vai
References (2)
- Parham, B. E. V., 1972, Plants of Samoa. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Information Series. No. 85 p 51
- Romanowski, N., 2007, Edible Water Gardens. Hyland House. p 62
