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==External link== |
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[http://www.picable.com/Nature/Flowers/Cosmos-Caudatus-Again.266359 picture: Cosmos Caudatus Flower Close-up] |
[http://www.picable.com/Nature/Flowers/Cosmos-Caudatus-Again.266359 picture: Cosmos Caudatus Flower Close-up]<br /> |
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[http://www.picable.com/Food/Vegetables/Cosmos-Caudatus-ulam-Raja.227053 picture: Cosmos Caudatus Leaves] |
[http://www.picable.com/Food/Vegetables/Cosmos-Caudatus-ulam-Raja.227053 picture: Cosmos Caudatus Leaves]<br /> |
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* http://www.photoblog.com/snapshoot/2008/07/01/ |
* http://www.photoblog.com/snapshoot/2008/07/01/ |
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Cosmos caudatus is an edible plant which have 20 to 26 species worldwide. It can be found in Mexico, United States (Arizona and Florida), Central America, South America, Paraguay, Malaysia and Thailand.
In Malaysia, there are many types of "Ulam Raja". The two main types that are popular have pink or white flowers. A more common hybrid of "Ulam Raja" are the yellow flowered varieties or Cosmos Sulphureus. The shoots of these yellow varieties too can be eaten as "Ulam".
Local claims that Cosmos Caudatus or "Ulam Raja asli" also called "Ulam Raja tulin" taste better than the hybrids of Cosmos Sulphureus which the local calls "Ulam Raja kuning". It is also claimed to have medication properties.