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Houttuynia Cordata (heartleaf, lizardtail, fishwort)
21 May, 2010
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Houttuynia Cordata
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.
In the southwestern Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan, roots are used as a root vegetable. English names include heartleaf, lizardtail, and fishwort.
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Its a great color. Interesting info about its use as an herb.
21 May, 2010
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I had no idea you could eat HC, I thought it was just a thug as it took 5 years for me to get rid of it.
21 May, 2010