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- ====== Okinawan Spinach ======  +====== Okinawan Spinach ====== 
- ===== Botanical Information ===== + 
 +===== Botanical Information =====
 ^Botanical Information^^ ^Botanical Information^^
-^Order | XXXXX|  +^Order | Asterales| 
-^Family | XXXXX|  +^Family | Asteraceae| 
-^Genus | XXXXX|  +^Genus | Gynura| 
-^Common Name | XXXXX|  +^Common Name | Okinawan Spinach| 
-^Species | XXXXX|  +^Species | G. bicolor| 
- ===== Maturity days =====  + 
-  * XXXXX +===== Maturity days ===== 
- ===== Planting Months ===== +* 10-20 days for rooting cuttings 
 + 
 +===== Planting Months =====
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-//*Note: only use these tags for plants to be added to the **Planting Calendar** list.//+
  
-{{tag> +===== Permaculture uses =====
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- ===== Permaculture uses ===== +
 ^Permaculture uses^^^ ^Permaculture uses^^^
-| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 |  +| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 | 
-| Pioneer| Shade, ground cover, timber, chop & drop, Nitrogen fixer, Starch, Staple food, oil, bee food, inspect repellent, utility, food forest| bee food, spice, herb, animal food, vegetable, starch, fruit, nut, tea|  +|ground cover|bee food|edible leaves| 
- ===== Growing condition comments ===== + 
 +===== Growing condition comments =====
 ^Growing Condition ^Comment^ ^Growing Condition ^Comment^
-|Drought Tolerant |XXXXX |  +|Drought Tolerant |Requires low to moderate levels of water| 
-| Humidity tolerant |XXXXX |  +|Humidity tolerant |Yes| 
-| Planting area | XXXXX|  +|Planting area |Full sun to partial shade| 
-|Sunlight | XXXXX|  +|Sunlight |4-8 hours of indirect sunlight, may suffer sunburn in more than 4 hours of direct sunlight|
- ===== Photos =====  +
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- ===== Recipes ===== +===== Photos ===== 
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 +|{{:wiki:okinawan_spinach_1.png?200|}}|{{:wiki:okinawan_spinach_2.jpg?200|}}| 
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 +===== Recipes =====
  
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- ===== Short comments =====  +===== Short comments ===== 
-XXXXX +Perennial green plant, grows in a clump. Leaves are edible (use as a spinach in cooking). Popular in soups, or stir-fry. Minimal pest problems, likes moisture (but is drought hardy).  
- ===== General comments ===== + 
 +Propagates via cuttings. Eaten raw, or lightly cooked (goes slimy if overcooked). 
 + 
 +===== General comments =====
 === Ecology === === Ecology ===
 +Okinawan Spinach is a perennial plant native to Indonesia that prefers warm, wet climates. It forms a dense, low ground cover about 2 feet tall. The plant is relatively pest-free and grows well in subtropical to tropical climates.
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 === Uses === === Uses ===
 +Okinawan Spinach can be used as an edible landscaping plant, ground cover, and ornamental plant due to its attractive two-tone leaves. It's also suitable for container gardening and hanging baskets.
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 === Food === === Food ===
 +The young leaves and shoot tips are edible and can be used raw in salads, cooked in stir-fries, soups, stews, or steamed. The leaves have a crisp, nutty taste with a faint hint of pine. It's a nutritious vegetable high in vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, fiber, and calcium.
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 === Planting Depth === === Planting Depth ===
 +Cuttings should be planted 2-3 inches deep.
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 === Inoculant === === Inoculant ===
 +Not typically required.
 +
 === Seed Saving Tips === === Seed Saving Tips ===
 +Okinawan Spinach rarely produces viable seeds and is commonly propagated from cuttings.
  
- ===== Tags ===== +===== Tags =====
 {{tag> {{tag>
-ORDER  +Asterales 
-FAMILY  +Asteraceae 
-GENUS  +Gynura 
-COMMON_NAME  +Okinawan_Spinach
-Annual +
 Perennial  Perennial 
 Bee_food  Bee_food 
-Herb  
 Full_sun  Full_sun 
 Wicking_bed  Wicking_bed 
 townsville_summer  townsville_summer 
-Pioneer  
-Nitrogen_Fixer  
-Vegetable  
 Garden_bed  Garden_bed 
-Shade  
-Fruit  
 Ground  Ground 
 chop_and_drop  chop_and_drop 
-Starch  +edible_leaves
-Nut  +
-Coppice  +
-Timber  +
-Utility  +
-climber +
-salad_leafy_green +
 }} }}
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