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Vap Ca (Houttuynia cordata)

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Herbaceous perennial that grows in soil or partially submerged in water.

Other Names: Fish mint, Chamaeleon plant

Origin: SE Asia

Size: 0.3m high, 0.5m spread

Growing conditions: partial shade to full shade

Harvest: All year round keep pruned to encourage new growth.

Propagation: from soft cuttings or division

Growing tips:  Grow in very damp areas, or place pot in water.

Use: Leaves are used as a green vegetable in salads, stir fries or curry. Has slightly “fishy” smell if crushed.

Availability in shop: all year

Water Celery (Oenanthe javanica)

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Perennial herb for boggy to wet conditions. Very easy to grow.

Other Names: Indian pennywort, Japanese parsley, Water dropwort

Origin: East Asia including Australia

Size: 1m high, 2m spread

Growing conditions: full sun to partial shade

Harvest: All year round. Harvest often to encourage bushy growth.

Propagation: by division or cuttings, which root easily in water.

Growing tips:  Grow in very damp areas, or place pot in water.

Use: Leaves, stems and roots have a fresh carrot-like flavour and are edible raw or cooked.

Availability in shop: all year

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)

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Perennial ground cover with creeping stems, and lavender flowers.

Other Names: Squaw mint, Mosquito plant, Pennyrile, Pudding grass

Origin: Europe, North Africa & Middle East

Size: 0.3m high, 1m spread

Growing conditions: full sun to partial shade

Propagation: root division, cuttings or seed. Cuttings will easily root in water.

Growing tips:  Grow in very damp areas, or place pot in water.

Use: Pennyroyal oil is used as a flea repellent for cats & dogs. Poisonous if ingested.

Availability in shop: all year

Vietnamese Mint (Persicaria odorata)

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Perennial, spreading plant with small pink flowers.

Other Names: Rau Rau, Rau Ram, Vietnamese Coriander, Lemon Coriander, Daun Laksa

Origin: Asia

Size: 0.5m high, 1m spread

Growing conditions: partial shade to full shade

Harvest: Prune/harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth.

Propagation: root division or cuttings, which easily root in water

Growing tips:  Grow in very damp areas, or place pot in water.

Use: Leaves have a hot, pungent, biting flavour and small amounts are great in salads, soups, stews, stir-fries, casseroles, meat and noodle dishes.

Availability in shop: all year

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)

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Spreading perennial water herb with small white flowers.

Other Names: Waterhyssop, Thyme-leafed gratiola, Herb of grace

Origin: world-wide

Size: 0.2m high, 1m spread

Growing conditions: full sun to partial shade

Harvest: all year

Propagation: from soft cuttings or division

Growing tips: Grow in boggy soils or in water. Will spread and mingle with other water plants.

Use: Leaves are used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine.

Availability in shop: all year

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Yandina Community Gardens acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land, the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) people, past and present and emerging. We recognise and wish to learn from their spiritual and cultural connection to the land.