Northern Queensland Permaculture

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Okinawan Spinach

Botanical Information

Botanical Information
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Gynura
Common Name Okinawan Spinach
Species G. bicolor

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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

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Recipes

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).

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Uses

Food

Planting Depth

Inoculant

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