Laphangium luteoalbum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It has a single stem. It grows 30-70 cm high. It has a white covering. The leaves are alternate and do not have leaf stalks. The leaves are a narrow spoon shape and 0.5 cm wide. They are 4-7 cm long. The flowers are bright yellow and at the top of the plant.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain regions in Vietnam at 1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Middle East, Myanmar, NW India, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves and young shoots are cooked as a vegetable. The leaves are used fresh or dried. They are mixed with sticky rice to make rice cakes.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Byaingehi-byu, Rau khue vang, Rau khue te, Sukhree

Synonyms

Gnaphalium luteoalbum L.; and several others