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Pyrola japonica

Klenze ex Alef.

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Description

A temperate herbaceous plant in the heath family (Ericaceae).

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Edible Uses

The plant is used to make tea.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Japan, Korea, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Pyrola subaphylla Maxim.and others

Also Known As

Norubal

References (1)

  • Kim, H. & Song, M., 2013, Ethnobotanical analysis for traditional knowledge of wild edible plants in North Jeolla Province (Korea). Genetic. Resour. Crop Evol. (2013) 60:1571-1585

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