| Family Name | Amaranthaceae |  |
| Scientific Name |
Aerva javanica lanata (Burm.f.) Juss. |
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| Common Names |
Desert cotton(E), Polpala(S) |
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| Edible part | Leaves | |
| Recipe |
Melluma |
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Medicinal values and other importance |
"Hamu pala" a mixed mellum with more than one leaves |