Gynura bicolor
About
Gynura bicolor, also called hongfeng cai (紅鳳菜) in Chinese, suizenjina (水前寺菜) in Japanese, Okinawan spinach or edible gynura, is a member of the chrysanthemum family (Asteraceae). It is native to China, Thailand, and Myanmar but grown in many other places as a vegetable and as a medicinal herb.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Gynura bicolor is valued not just for its culinary uses but also for its medicinal properties. It is often used in traditional herbal medicine to promote health and wellness. Additionally, its ornamental appeal makes it a great choice for gardens, providing both beauty and utility.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Gynura bicolor is edible and can be enjoyed in various dishes. Its leaves are often used in salads, stir-fries, or soups, adding a unique flavor and vibrant color. If you're looking to try something new, consider incorporating this leafy green into your meals for a nutritious boost!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gynura bicolor
- Slug
- gynura-bicolor
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Gynura
- Species
- bicolor
- Wikidata QID
- Q5760128
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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