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
References (1)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 219
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