What is honagone soppu in english?
The species Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC. is known by the common name Honagone soppu in Kannada.
- 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 English, Honagone soppu (Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC.) is known by Dwarf copperleaf.
- The hanging fruit is never too heavy for the creeper to bear.
- —Goan proverb