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Bajadin
Trigonia paniculata

Family: Trigoniaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. Young branches have a grey coating. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-10 cm long by 2.5-5 cm wide. The edges are curled.

There are about 27 Trigonia species in the Americas.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

Leaves used for tea.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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