====== Okinawan Spinach ====== 
 ===== Botanical Information ===== 
^Botanical Information^^
^Order | Asterales| 
^Family | Asteraceae| 
^Genus | Gynura| 
^Common Name | Okinawan Spinach| 
^Species | G. bicolor| 
 ===== Maturity days ===== 
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 ===== Planting Months ===== 
^Planting months^^^^^^^^^^^^
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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 ===== Permaculture uses ===== 
^Permaculture uses^^^
| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 | 
| |ground cover, bee food| edible leaves| 
 ===== Growing condition comments ===== 
^Growing Condition ^Comment^
|Drought Tolerant || 
| Humidity tolerant |Yes | 
| Planting area | | 
|Sunlight | | 
 ===== Photos ===== 
^ Photos ^^^
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 ===== Recipes ===== 

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 ===== Short comments ===== 
Perennial green plant, grows in a clump. Leaves are edible (use as a spinach in cooking). Popular in soups, or stir-fry. Minimal pest problems, like moisture (but is drought hardy). 

Propagates via cuttings. Eaten raw, or lightly cooked (goes slimy if overcooked).


 ===== General comments ===== 
=== Ecology ===
=== Uses ===
=== Food ===
=== Planting Depth ===
=== Inoculant ===
=== Seed Saving Tips ===

 ===== Tags ===== 
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