Water primrose
A tropical plant. It grows in streams and lagoons. In Papua New Guinea it grows from sea level to 750 m altitude. In China it grows in wet flooded places and rice paddies. It grows in wetlands. It is rooted in the mud and floats. It grows from sea level to 1,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Also known as:
Guo jiang long, Ishing-kundo, Jagal, Kamping puey, Kamping puyteuk, Kanabaw, Kesordam, Kesori ghah, Lay-hnyin-pan, Machali sag, Nal kimaro, Pang-poey-nam, Panikhutura, Phak phee phui, Rau dua, Thalijuria, Ye-hti-gayon
Synonyms
- Jussiaea adscendens L.
- Jussiaea repens L.
Edible Portion
- Shoots, Leaves, Vegetable, Leaves - tea
Where does Water primrose grow?
Found in: Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Central Africa, China, East Africa, Gabon, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Africa, Zimbabwe
Notes: It is poisonous to animals when eaten raw. There are about 80 Ludwigia species. They grow in the tropics. The plant is reported to be used as a contraceptive. It is also put in the family Oenotheraceae.
Status: It is sold in local markets in China.
Growing Water primrose
Cultivation: It can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Edible Uses: The young shoots and leaves are cooked and eaten with fish. They are also eaten fresh and used in soups. They are also fried.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | - | 2.6 | - | - | 52 | - | 86.2 |
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