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Sida glabra

Mill.

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Description

A tropical herb of the mallow family (Malvaceae) growing in Colombia between 30–800 m above sea level.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it grows between 30-800 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Andes, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Mexico, North America, Venezuela, West Indies,

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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