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Ardisia fulva

King & Gamble

Hua khwan

Primulaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A tropical shrub in the Primulaceae family that grows in limestone areas.

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Edible Uses

The young leaves and leaf tips are eaten.

Traditional Uses

The young leaves and tips are eaten.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand,

References (1)

  • Thitiprasert, W., et al, 2007, Country report on the State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Thailand (1997-2004). FAO p 106

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