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Girardinia platyphylla

D. Don

Urticaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A tropical herb in the nettle family (Urticaceae) with edible leaves.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Malaysia, SE Asia,

References (1)

  • Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Girardinia platyphylla)

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