Polygonum perfoliatum

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. The branches are trailing and red-brown. They are angular and have prickles. They can be 2 m long. The leaf stalks are 2-8 cm long and have prickles. The leaves are triangle shaped and 4-6 cm long by 5-8 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked with fish.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ghumauro kanda, Lann-nyit

Synonyms

Fagopyrum perfoliatum (L.) Raf.; Persicaria perfoliata (L.) H. Gross. and others