I have been wondering what's the difference of these two types of pennywort:
1. Hydrocotyle verticillata/vulgaris
[img]https://www.enery.com/UserFiles/Image/Hydrocotyle-verticillata.jpg[/img]
2. Cantella asiatica
[img]https://windward.hawaii.edu/Plant_Biotechnology/Images_Plant_ID/Plant_Pohe_Kula.jpg[/img]
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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thanrose
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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.
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.