Prahs sva
Kaempferia harmandiana
Family: Zingiberaceae
What it is like
A ginger family herb with circular leaves spread on the sandy soil.
There are about 50 Kaempferia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on sandy soil in clear forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina (country/location of origin), Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves chopped into strips are eaten raw with meat.
Edible parts
Leaves