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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


How it is grown


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