Farsetia jacquemontii
Hook.f. & Thoms.
Faridbuti
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Basu, Baman Das; Kirtikar, Kanhoba Ranchoddas, no known copyright restrictions (public domain)
Description
A cabbage family herb. A small shrub. It grows each year from seed. It has a woody base. It is hairy. It grows 15-45 cm high. The leaves are narrow and 1-3 cm long. The flowers are large and in spikes. The fruit seed capsule is 15-20 mm long and 5-7 mm wide. The seeds are round and with wings.
Edible Uses
The tender twigs are eaten raw or prepared as chutneys.
Traditional Uses
The tender twigs are eaten raw or as chutneys.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in the desert. It grows in sandy places.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Asia, India, Pakistan,
Notes
There are about 10 Farsetia species.
Synonyms
Arabis heliophila DC.Farsetia macrantha Blatter & Hallb.Heliophila incana Burm. f.
References (1)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 219
