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Polyganaceae
Laksa
plant; daun kesum, (M); laksa-yip, (C).
Polygonum hydropiper L.
Description
Polyonum hydropiper: Commonly known as 'laksa plant'
It is an
erect herb with rounded stems. Leaves are somple dark green with a sheathing
stipule (or ochrea) at the petiole base.
Origin
This species is a native of S. Asia. It grows as a weed in some wet places.
Uses
The plant is strongly peppery in taste and used by the Chinese to flavour
'laksa' and by the Malays as a flavouring in dishes.
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