| Botanical Information | |
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| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Gynura |
| Common Name | Okinawan Spinach |
| Species | G. bicolor |
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| Permaculture uses | ||
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| ground cover, bee food | edible leaves | |
| Growing Condition | Comment |
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| Drought Tolerant | |
| Humidity tolerant | Yes |
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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).