Bupleurum ramosissimum
Wight & Arn.
Wild castor
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Description
A herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) found in tropical regions. The seeds are the edible portion and are traditionally cooked and eaten.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The plant is cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sri Lanka,
Synonyms
Bupleurum virgatum Wight & Arn.Bupleurum wightii var. ramosissimum (Wight & Arn.) Chandraband others
Also Known As
Kattuseeragam, Wal erandu
References (1)
- Arinathan, V., et al, 2007, Wild edibles used by Palliyars of the western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 6(1) pp 163-168 (As Bupleurum wightii var. ramosissimum)
