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Houttuynia (M. Houttuyn, of Amsterdam, writer on natural history in 1774-1783). Saururaceae. One oriental species, the Californian species being now referred to Anemopsis (p. 287, Vol. I). H. cordaia, Thunb., is a perennial herb, growing ½ -3 ft. high, from a creeping rootstock. from Himalaya to China and Japan: st. leafy, nearly simple, angular: lvs. alternate, simple, broadly ovate-cordate, 5-nerved: fls. very small, naked, in a short spike; stamens 3; short spike subtended by a corolla-like spathe in 4 ovate spreading white parts. B.M. 2731. G.W. 11, p. 385. — Grows in ditches along waysides, up to 5,000 ft. in India. Perhaps to be recommended for moist places in mild climates. L. H. B.
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== Medicinal & Culinary Use ==
== Medicinal & Culinary Use ==
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.
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.
'''Houttuynia''' is also used in [[herbal medicine]]. The beverage ''dokudami cha'' ([[Japanese language|Japanese]]: ドクダミ茶; literally "Houttuynia cordata tea") is an infusion made from Houttuynia cordata leaves, [[Oolong tea]] leaves, and [[Job's Tears]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.katagiri.com/ctlg/le.html|title=Beverage|publisher=KATAGIRI & CO.INC.|accessdate=2006-10-04}}</ref>
'''Houttuynia''' is also used in [[herbal medicine]]. The beverage ''dokudami cha'' ([[Japanese language|Japanese]]: ドクダミ茶; literally "Houttuynia cordata tea") is an infusion made from Houttuynia cordata leaves, [[Oolong tea]] leaves, and [[Job's Tears]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.katagiri.com/ctlg/le.html|title=Beverage|publisher=KATAGIRI & CO.INC.|accessdate=2006-10-04}}</ref>
In the southwestern Chinese provinces of [[Yunnan]], [[Guizhou]], and [[Sichuan]], roots are used as a [[root vegetable]]. English names include '''heartleaf''' and '''lizardtail'''.
In the southwestern Chinese provinces of [[Yunnan]], [[Guizhou]], and [[Sichuan]], roots are used as a [[root vegetable]]. English names include '''heartleaf''' and '''lizardtail'''.
==References and external links==
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