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Prasiola subareolata

Skuja

Prasiolaceae Edible: Plant, Algae

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Description

A freshwater algae in the Prasiolaceae family harvested in Yunnan during June and July.

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Edible Uses

The whole plant is eaten fresh or added to soups.

Traditional Uses

The whole plant is eaten fresh of added to soups.

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Distribution

In Yunnan plants are harvested in June and July.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Tibet,

Also Known As

Shihuacai

References (1)

  • Ju, Y., et al, 2013, Eating from the wild: diversity of wild edible plants used by Tibetans in Shangri-la region, Yunnan, China, Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethno medicine 9:28

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