Houttuynia cordata

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Houttuynia cordata
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Saururaceae
Genus: Houttuynia
Species:
H. cordata
Binomial name
Houttuynia cordata
Thunb.

Known as fish mint, fish leaf, or chameleon plant, Houttuynia cordata has a unique, pungent flavor and is used as an herb in several cuisines, for example Vietnamese.

Acknowledgements

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