Euryale ferox
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Euryale ferox (also known as fox nut or foxnut) is the only species in the genus Euryale. It is a flowering plant native to Asia and classified in the water lily family, Nymphaeaceae. It grows in water, producing large floating leaves with a quilted texture, bright purple flowers, and starchy white seeds.In Chinese, the plant is called qiàn shí (simplified: ; traditional: ). Its edible seeds, Gordon Euryale , are used in traditional Chinese medicine, and often cooked in soups.The Soviet Union issued a postage stamp featuring this species.In India, particularly in the northern and western parts of the country, Euryale ferox seeds are often roasted, which causes them to pop like popcorn. These are then eaten, often with a sprinkling of oil and spices.
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