houttuynia

• Substantivo que designa um gênero de plantas herbáceas de baixo porte, nativas do leste da Ásia e comumente encontradas em locais úmidos ou alagados. Também se refere à planta Houttuynia cordata, usada na culinária e na medicina tradicional, conhecida por seu cheiro característico de peixe.

A noun referring to a genus of low-growing plants native to East Asia, typically found in wet or moist habitats.

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   A low-growing, herbaceous plant native to East Asia, typically found in wet or shady areas, known for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and a strong, somewhat spicy or fishy odor.

   Planta aromática

   • Houttuynia is often used in traditional Asian medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
   • The leaves of Houttuynia can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
   • In some regions, Houttuynia is considered an invasive weed due to its rapid growth in moist soil.

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