Yaa nuat maeo
Orthosiphon sp.
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. The leaves are opposite, sword shaped and have teeth around the edge. The flowers occur at the top of the branches. The flowers occur as 2-6 together in rings. The fruit are small dry nuts. They are oval.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The raw leaves are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves