Rorippa dubia

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 15-33 cm tall. The stems can branch from the base. The leaves on the stems can have wings. The leaves may or may not be divided.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in wet places. It grows from near sea level to 3,700 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level. It grows in wetlands. In Yunnan. In Sichuan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Asia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Guiana, Guyana, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Singapore, South America, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam

How it is used for food

It is used as a vegetable in curries. It is also used in salads and soups.

The leaves are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Leaves are available all year round.

Its other names

Local names

Gema-aletuo, Kattu-kadugu, Khubkalan, Lek lau chau, Ling-zong-mer-mu, Pabonglou, Sasawi langit, Sesawi tanah, Seu baa mii daw, Sitong pettu, Sudukan

Synonyms

Cardamine sublyrata Miq.; Nasturtium dubium (Kunth) Kuntze; Nasturtium heterophyllum Blume; Nasturtium indicum Hiern. var. apetalum Hochr.; Nasturtium sublyrata (Miq.) H. Hara; Rorippa heterophylla (Blume) R. O. Williams; Sisymbrium dubium Pers.;