Bergenia ligulata
(Wall.) Engl.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBergenia ligulata (Paashaanbhed, Prashanbheda, and other spellings in Ayurveda traditional Indian medicine) is a plant belonging to the family Saxifragaceae and the genus Bergenia. It is plant is sometimes treated as a form of Bergenia ciliata. It is mostly found in temperate regions of the Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan and in the Khasi Hills at 1,500 m (4,900 ft) elevation.
Description
A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It has thick rootstocks. The flowers are pink or purple.
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Edible Uses
The flower spikes are eaten raw, and the roots are chewed to quench thirst.
Traditional Uses
The flower spikes are eaten raw. The roots are chewed to quench thirst.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Slovenia,
Notes
There are 6-8 Bergenia species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Jezičasta bergenija, Kamlaja, Pashanbheda, Pattharchata, Silphare
References (1)
- Negi, K.S., 1988, Some little known wild edible plants of U.P. Hills. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol. 12 No. 2 pp 345-360
