Begonia aspersa
Irmsch
Begoniaceae Edible: Leaves - flavouring
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
gbif· cc0
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
gbif· cc0
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Description
A tropical herb in the Begoniaceae family with leaves used for flavouring.
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Edible Uses
Leaves are used as a flavouring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
References (1)
- Chai, P. P. K., (Ed.), 2000, A checklist of Flora, Fauna, Food and Medicinal Plants. Lanjak Entimau Wild life Sanctuary. International Tropical Timber Organisation. p 171
