a vietnamese plant called La Cam

15 years ago

I bought a plant called La Cam last week and was told that the leaves are used to color rice. The water is a lovely shade of pink red after a few leaves are thrown in and boiled. I would like to know either the English name or the botanical name of this plant so I can check for toxicity before eating them. Thank you.

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solanum1
15 years ago
According to the link below, La Cam is Magenta Plant, Peristrophe roxburghiana.

Here is a link that might be useful: La Cam
fragrantgarden99
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you so much, solanum.

Happy growing.
FG
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Cindy789
11 years ago
Hi FG,
I am not sure if you are still an active member of GW. If you are, I would like to conduct a trade with you for your La Cam (magenta plant) either a cutting or a rooted plant. I am not sure if you still have your plant since your posting has been 4 years ago.
I have many herbal and exotic plants that I can trade with you. Thanks.

Sincerely,
Cindy
Martiniquehome , Zone 10, San Diego, CA
10 years ago
Hello Cindy,

I have Ca Lam in my yard if you are still interested. I would love to trade for something you have.

ZoeMom
Martiniquehome , Zone 10, San Diego, CA
10 years ago
Hello Cindy,

I have Ca Lam in my yard if you are still interested. I would love to trade for something you have.

ZoeMom
stheng_907
8 years ago
Hi.. Can i buy some from u if u still have it?