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Malabar spinach (Basella alba)

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Basella alba is a perennial vine in the family Basellaceae. It is also known by common names including Malabar spinach, vine spinach, Ceylon spinach, alugbati and Indian spinach.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Basella alba
Family: Basellaceae
Genus: Basella
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Caryophyllales
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Habit: herb

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Co-Mentioned Species

Puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris)
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