Polygala erioptera
DC.
Woolly-winged milkwort
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Description
A herb. It can grow each year from seed or keep growing from year to year. It grows 5-32 cm tall. The leaves are narrow. They are 2-45 mm long by 8 mm wide. It varies in shape and size and flower colour.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Pakistan it grows up to 1,400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, East Africa, Egypt, India, Middle East, Myanmar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Senegal, West Africa,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 83.6 | — | — | 2.2 | — | — | 4.8 | 0.7 |
Synonyms
References (2)
- Gupta, S., et al, 2005, Analysis of nutrient and antinutrient content of underutilized green leafy vegetables. LWT 38:339-345
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
