Gynura ovalis
DC.
White gynura
Asteraceae Edible: Shoots
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Meise Botanic Garden
Description
A tropical herb in the aster family (Asteraceae). The young shoots of Gynura ovalis are the primary edible portion.
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Edible Uses
The shoots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Taiwan,
References (1)
- Yang, R, et al, 2008, Content and distribution of flavonoids among 91 edible plant species. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2008;17(S1):275-279 (As oralis)
