Begonia rubrovenia
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Begoniaceae Edible: Leaf stalk
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Description
A herb. It grows 20 cm tall. It has a thick rootstock. The leaves are sword shaped and red underneath. The flowers have white red veins. The fruit is a triangle shape with many seeds.
Edible Uses
The leaf stalks are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 500-1,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Vietnam,
Also Known As
Thuhaiduong gan-do
References (2)
- Sundriyal, M., et al, 1998, Wild edibles and other useful plants from the Sikkim Himalaya, India. Oecologia Montana 7:43-54
- Wild edible plants of Himachal Pradesh
