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One shop word, more than one plantSpinach is not a species.
Spinach is an English shop word for more than one green. True spinach is Spinacia oleracea (palak). Tamil pasalai is Basella alba. Kalmi is Ipomoea aquatica, water spinach. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Spinach · Spinacia oleracea
Spinacia oleracea — palak, the thin cool-season rosette.
- Pasalai · Basella alba
Basella alba — pasalai, the mucilaginous tropical vine.
- Kalmi · Ipomoea aquatica
Ipomoea aquatica — kalmi, the hollow-stem water morning-glory.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.