What is another word for houttuynia?
Pronunciation: [ha͡ʊtˈa͡ɪni͡ə] (IPA) 
Houttuynia is a plant with various names across different languages. In Japanese, it is known as dokudami, while in Chinese it is called yùxīng cǎo, where its pungent smell and taste are used in traditional medicine for coughs and other respiratory issues. Other synonyms for houttuynia include fish mint, lizard tail, ja mardoh and heartleaf. Houttuynia can also be translated to mean "plant of two lives" or "two-colored heart-shaped leaf" in reference to the bright green and red leaves that characterize it. Overall, houttuynia has numerous names, but it remains a useful and versatile plant in traditional medicine and culinary practices around the world.
