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Hydrocotyle mexicana

Schltdl. & Cham.

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(c) alex monro, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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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

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