Polygonum guineense
Sch. et Th.
Polygonaceae Edible: Leaves
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A tropical herb in the Polygonaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Notes
There are about 50 Polygonum species.
Synonyms
Polygonum subpeltatum
References (2)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 213
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 68
