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What is Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC. in telugu?

Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC.

Alternanthera sessilis (vernacular name: dwarf copperleaf) is a tropical aquatic plant native to South Asia. It is cultivated as a leaf vegetable for its edible young tops particularly in India and Sri Lanka. It is also grown for its herbal properties in traditional medicine.

In Telugu, Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC. is known by Madanaganti, Ponnaganta kura, Ponnaganti koora, or Ponnagantikura.

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