Eurya cylindrica
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Pentaphylacaceae Edible: Leaves
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A subtropical shrub in the Pentaphylacaceae family (also classified in Theaceae) with edible leaves and young shoots.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are cooked as a vegetable and can be dried for later use. Young shoots are eaten raw as salad.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked as a vegetable. They can be dried for later use. The young shoots can be eaten raw as salad.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Notes
Also put in the family Theaceae.
Also Known As
Sihzou
References (1)
- Guite, C., 2016, A study of wild edible plants associated with the Paite tribe of Manipur, India, International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 8, Issue, 11, pp. 40927-40932 (As Eurya ylindric)
