Persicaria wallichii
Greuter & Burdet
Polygonaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
An herbaceous plant in the Polygonaceae family found in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas, India, Korea, Northeastern India, Sikkim
Synonyms
Aconogonon polystachyum (Wall. ex Meisn.) M. KrálPersicaria wallichii var. wallichiiPeutalis polystachya (Wall. ex Meisn.) Raf.Polygonum polystachyum Wall. ex Meisn.Reynoutria polystachya (Wall. ex Meisn.) Moldenke
Also Known As
Amladndi, Chuchi
References (1)
- Sundriyal, M., et al, 2004, Dietary Use of Wild Plant Resources in the Sikkim Himalaya, India. Economic Botany 58(4) pp 626-638 (As Aconogonum polystachyum)
