Calandrinia micrantha
Schlecht.
Red maids
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Description
A herb with stems that are spreading. They spread up to 40 cm long. The leaves are narrow and 1-10 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows between 10 and 1,900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, USA,
Notes
There are between 50-100 Calandrinia species. It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.
References (1)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 215
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