Telosma cordata
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Telosma cordata (Tonkin jasmine, pakalana vine, Tonkinese creeper, Chinese violet, (Vietnamese Thiên lý), (Thai: ดอกสลิด Dok salit) is a species of flowering plant native to China, with a Chinese name 夜香花.[1] It is cultivated elsewhere and may occur wild as an introduced species. The plant bears clusters of golden yellow blooms along the vining stems during summer months. Individual blooms emerge successively over a period of weeks emitting a rich, heavy fragrance during the day and night.
Uses
The flower buds are used in Southern Chinese Cuisine， Vietnamese cuisine and in Northern Thai cuisine where they are stir-fried or boiled in broth.
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