Abijalo
Drymaria driandra

Family: Caryophyllaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves are 2.5-4 cm long by 0.8-1.8 cm wide. They are oval and entire. The flowers are small and white. They can be in the axils of leaves or at the end of the branches. The fruit is a capsule.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Nepal it grows up to 2000 m altitude. It grows along stream banks and in humid areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Tender leaves are eaten as a vegetable. They can be eaten raw or made into soup.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or by sections which root at the nodes.

Its other names

Local names

Avijalo, Bih dharak, Cat hoi, Jatak mashi, Khawashang, Lam thao, Rau dong tien, Tu ti, Yok pindim muk

Synonyms

Drymaria cordata subsp. diandra (Blume) J.Duke;