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Poygonum chinense var. ovalifolium

Family: Polygonaceae


What it is like

A herb. The leaves are broadly oval and 10-16 cm long by 6-8 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stems, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Gu-ju-ma-shing

Synonyms

Persicaria chinensis var. ovalifolia (Meisn.) H. Hara; Poygonum chinense var. malaicum (Danser) Steward; Polygonum malaicum Danser;