Maam sva
Limnophila micrantha
Family: Plantaginaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 10-20 cm high.
There are about 35 Limnophila species. Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in wet places and paddy fields. It can grow up to 1400 m in tropical countries.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to flavour dishes.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Coc man, Om hoa nho
Synonyms
Stemodia micrantha Benth.;