Tanacetum tenuifolium
Jacquem. ex DC.
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves - flavouring
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Description
A temperate herb in the Asteraceae family, found at high altitude (3,900–4,000 m) in the Himalayas.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used for flavouring puddings.
Traditional Uses
It is used for flavouring puddings.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 3,900-4,00 m above sea level in the Himalayas.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal,
Synonyms
Artemisia tenuiflora Jacquem. ex BesserChrysanthemum stenolobium Hand.Mazz.Dendranthema tenuiflorum (Jacquem. ex DC.) B. Fedtsch. [Illegitimate]Tanacetum tenuifolium Jacquem. ex DC.There is confusion over the names
Possibly the correct name is now Ajania tenuifolia Tzvelev
References (1)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 620 (As Tanacetum tenuifolium)
