Update (January 17, 2010): I was finally able to remember to ask my Mandarin teacher yesterday. The scientific name of this plant is Kalimeris indica (Indian aster).
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My Mandarin teachers at Dash Center gave me two small plants the other day.
They say the plant has medicinal properties. The leaves, when eaten raw one piece every two hours, are effective in arresting a cough in its early stages.
Knowing that I have an allergic child, my teachers gave me the plant. Its leaves are edible – I ate one and it has a mild nutty flavor. I think it would be perfect for salads! Unfortunately, my teachers do not know what they are -
Can you help me identify this plant?
Anyway, the plants are small and I need to propagate them before I can make salads. The teachers say the plants grow easily. Hmmm… Wish me luck because I do not have my Mama’s green thumb!
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December 11th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
mukha syang poinsettia pero di ba poisonous yun
December 11th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Hi sis! Hindi sya poinsettia. Non-flowering and edible. Parang salad greens sya pero di ko alam what it’s called.
December 12th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
it could be a kind of rocket leaves ..which definitely has a nutty flavour to it..but a different kind because the edges of the leaves are not that pointy.
December 12th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Hi Manang! Rocket leaves are the same as arugula? I’ve been thinking I think these plants mya be arugula, except yun nga- medyo iba ang shape ng leaves.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:56 am
I need this plant now.
hrmph! sorry had to clear my throat