Hygrophila costata

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb that grows in water. It grows 2 m tall. Young stems have angular ridges. The leaves are narrowly oval to sword shaped. They are 5-25 cm long by 1-4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Guianas, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Tanzania, Uruguay, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hygrophila verticillata (Spreng.) Herter; and others