Talinum
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 Talinum crassifolium
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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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