Hydrocotyle mexicana
Schltdl. & Cham.
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Description
A subtropical herb in the Araliaceae family (sometimes classified in Apiaceae), with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Notes
Also put in the family Apiaceae.
References (1)
- Diaz-Betancourt, M., et al, 1999, Weeds as a future source for human consumption. Rev. Biol. Trop. 47(3):329-338