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  hin yam (aquatic plant)

 

Myanmar

Hin yam is the Burmese name of an aquatic plant, with white cup-shaped flowers that rise above the surface of water.

 

It has elongated green leaves that float on the surface of the water, in a way somewhat reminiscent of water lilies (fig.), and are hence sometimes referred to as Burmese Lilies. The flowers are picked (fig.) to be used in local cuisine (fig.).

 

  hin yam (aquatic plant)