Herb latin name: Ammannia multiflora


Family: Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family)



Edible parts of Ammannia multiflora:

Seed - cooked. It is usually ground into a powder and used in making a cake.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Annual


Height:
30 cm
(11 3/4 inch)

Habitat of the herb:

Wetlands in lowlands, especially in paddy fields, central and southern Japan.

Cultivation of Ammannia multiflora:

Wetlands in lowlands, especially in paddy fields, central and southern Japan.

Medicinal use of the herb:

None known

Known hazards of Ammannia multiflora:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.