Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola is a herbal wonder-plant. Used widely around the world for medicinal and health-giving purposes it is also a super versatile herb for culinary uses too. It's a perennial that spreads thin stolons along the wet ground to form a hairy rhizome and produces small, shiny, kidney-shaped leaves on a stalk. It is an aquatic plant that grows best along ditches and the sides of ponds, preferring partial shade. If you're not already familiar with this gem, Google it to find out about its use in drinks, salads, stir fries, curries and countless traditional remedies.