Knoxia roxburghii
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30-70 cm tall. The root in enlarged and fleshy. The leaves are 7-10 cm long by 3-5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Knoxia laevis DC.; Spermacoce laevis Roxb.; Spermacoce roxburghiana Schult.; Spermacoce roxburghii Spreng.;