Houttuynia cordata Thunb

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Houttuynia cordata Thunb
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Copyright: manee makkala (makkala) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 40 W: 0 N: 43] (1290)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-08
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/30 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Flower(white)II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-08 7:16
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Points: 2
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Houttuynia cordata (Chinese: 鱼腥草; pinyin: yúxīng cǎo; literally "fishy-smell herb"; Vietnamese: giấp cá), the sole species in the genus Houttuynia, is a flowering plant native to Japan, southern China and Southeast Asia, where it grows in moist, shady places.

Houttuynia is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to between 20 and 80 cm. The proximal part of the stem is trailing and produces adventitious roots, while the distal part of the stem grows vertically. The leaves are alternate, broadly heart-shaped, 4-9 cm long and 3-8 cm broad. Flowers are greenish-yellow, borne on a terminal spike 2-3 cm long with 4-6 large white basal bracts.

Grown as a leaf vegetable, particularly in Vietnam, where it is called giấp cá or diếp cá and is used as a fresh herbal garnish. The leaf has an unusual taste that is often described as fishy (earning it the nickname "fish mint"), so it is not enjoyed as universally as basil, mint, or other more commonly used herbs.

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Hi Manee,
Beautiful flower. Thanks for sharing.
The white is a bit over exposed. Try correcting it in WS.
Regards,
- Nirmal

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