Boerhavia elegans
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBoerhavia elegans is a species of flowering plants in the four o'clock flower family, Nyctaginaceae. It is one of the species that compose the "tortoise turf", the food source of the Aldabra giant tortoise, of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles.
Description
A tropical shrub in the Nyctaginaceae family. The leaves are bitter and edible, and the plant also produces edible seeds.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten fresh, despite their bitter taste. Seeds are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten fresh. They are bitter.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central America, Iran, Middle East, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Yemen,
Also Known As
Hidwan
References (3)
- Al-Fatimi, M. A., Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected and Used in Southern Yemen. Research Square. University of Aden.
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
