Abijalo
Drymaria villosa
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. The leaves are 0.3-0.6 cm long by 0.2-0.4 cm wide. The leaves are rounded and slightly hairy with a rounded tip. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 1000-1900 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Central America, China, Himalayas, India, Malaysia, Nepal, SE Asia, South America
How it is used for food
The tender leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seed or by stems which have rooted at the nodes.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Drymaria stylosa Backer;