Fishwort, Swamp pepper, Fish smelling herb

Where does Fishwort grow?

Found in: Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, France, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, SE Asia, Sikkim, South America, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, United States, Vietnam

Notes: There is only one Houttuynia species. It can spread widely.

Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. It is sold in markets. It is commonly eaten in Bhutan.

Growing Fishwort, Swamp pepper, Fish smelling herb

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or division of the clump. It spread and covers the ground. It can be grown from tip cuttings.

Edible Uses: The leaves are used to flavour dishes of raw fish. The leaves are eaten in salads. They can be stored for 2-3 days. The tender shoots and leaves including flowers are cooked as a vegetable and also pickled. They are used in chutney and to flavour curries. The rhizome is eaten as a vegetable raw or cooked. It is made into chutney. The fruit is eaten.

Nutrition Info

Fishwort, Swamp pepper, Fish smelling herb Photos

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