Curculigo latifolia

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Common name: Weevil-wort

Family: Hypoxidaceae

Distribution: Malaysia

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: A protein extract from the fruit of this plant, called curculin, tastes sweet and has taste altering properties making sour solutions taste sweet as well.

Links: The Plant List • tropical.theferns.info • Wikipedia

1: Tropical house 1, outside beds (Tropical House 1 - o) • Accession: 1999-1129/1 • Provenance: Horticultural
2: Tropical house 1 (Tropical House 1) • Accession: 1999-1129/3 • Provenance: Horticultural
3: Tropical house 2 (Tropical Hse 2) • Accession: 1999-1129/2 • Provenance: Horticultural

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

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Curculigo latifolia

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