Saku phnom
Ardisia smaragdina
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall.
There are about 250-300 Ardisia species. They are mainly in the tropics. Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in undergrowth in dense forest near the seashore.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten in salads. The fruit is eaten. The rhizomes can be cooked and eaten
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves, rhizome