Justicia obtusa
Nees Lindan
Acanthaceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable
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Description
A tropical herb in the Acanthaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, Sabah, SE Asia,
Also Known As
Dorey
References (1)
- Hoare, A., 2003, Food Use in Sabah. University of Kent, Anthropology Department. Borneo Research Council.
