Curcuma sessilis
Gage
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Description
A ginger family herb (Zingiberaceae) native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The young flowering shoots are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The young flowering shoots are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand,
Also Known As
How daeng
References (3)
- Benvenuti, S. & Mazzoncini, M., 2021, The Biodiversity of Edible Flowers: Discovering New Tastes and New Health Benefits. Frontiers in Plant Science Article 569499.
- Eiadthong, W., et al, 2010, Management of the Emerald Triangle Protected Forests Complex. Botanical Consultant Technical Report. p 48
- Kachenchart, B., et al, 2008, Phenology of Edible Plants at Sakaerat Forest. In Proceedings of the FORTROP II: Tropical Forestry Change in a Changing World. Bangkok, Thailand.
