Spilanthes americana
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A subtropical herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family with edible leaves.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are several different Spilanthes americana plants with different authorities, some unresolved.
References (1)
- Diaz-Betancourt, M., et al, 1999, Weeds as a future source for human consumption. Rev. Biol. Trop. 47(3):329-338
