What is gotukola in english?

The species Centella asiatica (L.) Urban is known by the common name Gotukola in Japanese and Sinhala.

Centella asiatica (L.) Urban: In English, Gotukola (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban) is known by Asiatic pennywort, Indian pennywort, or Wild violet.

The oldest trees bear the softest fruits.: —German proverb

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What is a vegetable?

"Vegetable" is not a scientific term and can basically mean any part of a plant consumed as food (by humans, not civets). However, in general use, it refers to edible parts of plants besides sweet fruits and dried seeds. Pulses are commonly considered vegetables in most cultural and culinary traditions. Some vegetable are also considered fruits and vice versa.

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