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What is Monochoria hastata (L.) Solms in english?

Monochoria hastata (L.) Solms

The arrowleaf monochoria also known as the hastate-leaf-pondweed is an aquatic herb and an uncommon vegetable. It is cultivated for its edible young leaves and for use in traditional medicine. It is native to South and East Asia as well as the Northern Territory of Australia. It is considered an invasive species in some parts of the world.

In English, Monochoria hastata (L.) Solms is known by Arrow-leaved monochoria or Hastate-leaved pondweed.

Away from home the girl picks forbidden fruit.
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