Dischidia major is a is a species of parasitic vine in the family Apocynaceae native to tropical Asia. Dischidia are epiphytes native to tropical areas of China, India and most areas of Indo-China. Dischidia major has modified leaves, offering accommodation to ants. Its fruits are often used to make crow’s beak wine. Family: Apocynaceae Genus:
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Cassia grandis, one of several species called pink shower tree in the family Fabaceae. It’s mainly cultivated as an urban street tree for its beautiful flowers. Family: Fabaceae Genus: Cassia Species: Cassia grandis Synonyms: Cassia brasiliana, Cassia brasiliana var. tomentosa Miq., Cassia brasiliensis, Cassia mollis, Cassia pachycarpa English names: pink shower, carao Vietnamese: ô môi
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Cassia javanica is a small and medium sized tree, belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as the apple blossom cassia, pink lady, apple blossom shower, pink shower, and java shower. It is native to Southeast Asia, but widely cultivated in the tropical regions of Asia. The plant consists of descending branches and
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Cirrhinus microlepis is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Cirrhinus (round-snouted fish). This carp is distributed in Laos, Thailand and the Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. In Vietnam, it lives in provincial floodplains during the flood season and in main rivers (Đồng Nai – Sài Gòn river system, Vàm Cỏ Đông – Vàm Cỏ Tây
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The redtail catfish, Phractocephalus hemioliopterus, is the only living representative of the genus Phractocephalus in the family Pimelodidae (long-whiskered catfishes). The redtail catfish is native to South America, but it is also farm-raised in Vietnam. In Vietnamese, it’s called cá hồng vỹ, or cá hồng vỹ mỏ vịt. Family: Pimelodidae Genus: Phractocephalus Species: Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
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Vietnamese cuisine is the method of cooking, the principle of mixing spices and the general dining habits of all Vietnamese people in Vietnam. With a unique geography, climate, and cultural exchange, the cuisine of Vietnam is extremely diverse and rich. The characteristics of Vietnamese cuisine is the focus on the freshness, so Vietnamese dishes are generally perceived as delicious and healthy.