Talinum

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Talinum crassifolium
Talinum crassifolium
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Caryophyllales
Order: Magnoliopsida
Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Talinum
Species

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Talinum is a genus of herbaceous succulent plants in the family Portulacaceae whose common names include fameflower and flameflower. Several species bear edible leaves, and Talinum fruticosum is widely grown in tropical regions as a leaf vegetable. Talinum paniculatum is grown as an ornamental plant. Talinum species triangulare posses unique nutritive potential.

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