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Pennywort - what's the difference?




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Pennywort - what's the difference?

Sat Dec 25, 2010 4:34 am

I have been wondering what's the difference of these two types of pennywort:

1. Hydrocotyle verticillata/vulgaris
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2. Cantella asiatica
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I understand that pennywort is a medicinal herb plant. But are both types medicinal herb? They look a like - roundish - but slightly different in shape.
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Sat Dec 25, 2010 11:35 pm

I don't know of a particular use for Hydrocotyle verticillata, which I would call in common local terms "pennywort." I have composted it, but that's about it.

The other, Centella asiatica is also known as gotu kola. Both grow easily in my yard without any assistance or introduction by me. I don't actively use this one either.

I understand it comes in handy if you happen to have leprosy. Just sayin.
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