Aneilema sp.
Commelinaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A temperate herb in the Commelinaceae family; there are approximately 100 Aneilema species.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Notes
There are about 100 Aneilema species.
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 188
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