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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.;