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| Sauropus androgynus Family: Phyllanthaceae Katuk, Star Gooseberry, Sweet Leaf, Tropical Asparagus, Chang Kok, Manis Origin: India          Sauropus androgynus is a shrub grown in some tropical regions as a leaf vegetable. In Chinese it is called mani cai, in Malay it is called cekur manis or sayur manis, and in Vietnamese, it is called rau ngot. Its multiple upright stems can reach 6-7 ft high and bear dark green oval leaves 2-3" long. It is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in South Asia and Southeast Asia and is notable for high yields and palatability. The shoot tips have been sold as tropical asparagus. In Vietnam, people cook it with crab meat, minced pork or dried shrimp to make soup. In Malaysia, it is commonly stir-fried with egg and dried achovies. It is among only a few flora containing vitamin K. It is a popular vegetable cultivated in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, southwest China. Delicious young shoots! Can be eaten raw or cooked. Antipyretic, remedy for mumps. Similar plants: |  |
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3911 Sauropus androgynus - Katuk, Tropical Asparagus Katuk, Tropical Asparagus. Delicious young shoots! Can be eaten raw or cooked. It is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in South Asia and Southeast Asia and is notable for high yields and palatability. The shoot tips have been sold as tropical asparagus. In Vietnam, people cook it with crab meat, minced pork or dried shrimp to make soup. In Malaysia, it is commonly stir-fried with egg and dried achovies. It is among only a few flora containing vitamin K.This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window | Grown in 6"/1 gal pot 2 plants in stock $24.95 |
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