Taxon

Curculigo latifolia

 
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Curculigo latifolia - Weevil-wort
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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

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