Calandrinia caulescens
H. B. & K.
Purple Calandrinia
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Description
An herb in the Montiaceae family found in temperate and tropical regions, one of 50-100 Calandrinia species.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate and tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are between 50-100 Calandrinia species. It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.
Also Known As
Mountain sorrel
References (3)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 934
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994)
- Hyde-Wyatt, B.H. & Morris D.I., 1975, Tasmanian Weed Handbook. Dept of Ag Tasmania. p 90 Possibly Calandrinia ciliata.
