Peucedanum dhana var. dalzellii

Buch.-Ham. ex C.B. Clarke, C.B. Clarke

Apiaceae Edible: Roots

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Description

A herb. The roots are like carrots. It is slender and erect with few branches. It grows 15-60 cm tall. The leaves are clustered at the base. The leaves can have 3 parts or leaflets along the stalk. There are 15-20 flowers in a group. The flowers are yellow.

Edible Uses

The roots are eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The roots are eaten raw.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist places.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Myanmar, SE Asia,

Also Known As

Bhoj raj, Koland, Mann tirio, Min-yothey

References (2)

Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 442
Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p14