Nama Melayu (Malay Name) | Bunga Ulam Raja Tulin Merah |
= Bunga Ulam Raja Liar Merah | |
Keluarga (Family) | COMPOSITAE | = ASTERACEAE |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Cosmos caudatus H.B.& K. |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 3 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Pink Cosmos |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | CS Ooi |
The original wild varieties of Cosmos has white or pink flowers. The flowers are small, about 3 cm across, and the shoot can be eaten raw as a traditional salad (ulam). The wild varieties are often planted as a supplementary (salad) food crop in villages.
Inquiries
(Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
January 2002