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What is Limnocharis flava (L.) Buchenau in english?

Limnocharis flava (L.) Buchenau

Limnocharis flava (common names: yellow velvetleaf, sawah flower rush, sawah lettuce) is a species of aquatic flowering plant native to the Americas but now also found in many parts of Asia. It is cultivated for its edible young leaves, petioles (stalks), and floral shoots. In some places, it is consumed similarly to spinach.

In English, Limnocharis flava (L.) Buchenau is known by Hermit’s waterlily, Sawah-flower rush, Sawah lettuce, Yellow burrhead, or Yellow velvetleaf.

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