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Selaginella involuta

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Selaginellaceae Edible: Shoots

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Description

A tropical fern-like plant in the family Selaginellaceae.

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Edible Uses

The shoots are edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, SE Asia, Thailand,

Notes

Not in The Plant List.

Also Known As

Po ka tee mia

References (1)

  • Jiwajinda, S., et al, 2002, Suppressive Effects of Edible Thai Plants on Superoxide and Nitric Oxide Generation. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol 3, 2002

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