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Blumea fistulosa

(Roxb.) Kurz

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Description

An herb in the Asteraceae family found in subtropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Blumea amethystina Hanceand others

Also Known As

Rumdum

References (2)

  • Murtem, G. & Chaudhrey, P., 2016, An ethnobotanical note on wild edible plants of Upper Eastern Himalaya, India. Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences, 2016, v. 3, no. 5, p. 63-81
  • Srivastava, R. C., 2009, Traditional knowledge of Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh on plants. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 8(2): 146-153

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