What is ponnaganta kura in english?
The species Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC. is known by the common name Ponnaganta kura 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 English, Ponnaganta kura (Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC.) is known by Dwarf copperleaf.
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