Elatostema blechnoides
Ridl.
Urticaceae Edible: Leaves, Shoots
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Description
A tropical herb in the nettle family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and shoots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Also Known As
Kanga
References (3)
- Haberle, S., 2005, Ethnobotany of the Tari basin, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. Palaeoworks Technical Paper 6.
- Powell, J., 1982,
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
