Pramat dei chen
Oldenlandia praecox
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 25-40 cm tall.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in wet places and along rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The bitter leaves are eaten in special dishes.
The leaves are sold in markets.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Hedyotis praecox (Pierre ex Pit.) P. H. Ho;