Pouzolzia calophylla
W. T. Wang & C. J. Chen
Urticaceae Edible: Leaves, Stems
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Description
A herb in the nettle family (Urticaceae) found in subtropical regions. It has edible young leaves and stems.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves and stems are eaten in soup.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves and stems are eaten in soup.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Tibet,
Synonyms
Pouzolzia argenteonitida W. T. WangPouzolzia sanguinea var. fulgens (Wedd.) Hara
Also Known As
Gos-lo-ma, Tanu nenya
References (2)
- Ding, X., 2021, Collection calendar: the diversity and local knowledge of wild edible plants used by Chenthang Sherpa people to treat seasonal food shortages in Tibet, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 17:40
- Murtem, G. & Chaudhrey, P., 2016, An ethnobotanical note on wild edible plants of Upper Eastern Himalaya, India. Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences, 2016, v. 3, no. 5, p. 63-81 (As Pouzolzia sanguinea var. fulgens)
