Begonia griffithiana
(A. DC.) Warb.
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Description
An herb in the Begoniaceae family found in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable; they have a sour flavor.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. They are sour.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Synonyms
Begonia episcopalis C. B. ClarkeMezierea griffithiana A. DC.
Also Known As
Sudum neku
References (2)
- Balkrishna, A., et al, 2022, Indigenous Uses of Plants among Forest-dependent Communities of Seijosa, Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Economic Plants 2022, 9(1):064-080
- Srivastava, R. C., 2009, Traditional knowledge of Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh on plants. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 8(2): 146-153
