Berberis insignis
Hook.f. & Thomson
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Description
A temperate shrub in the Berberidaceae family found in Northeastern India at elevations of 2,000-2,200 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
The tender shoots are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The tender shoots are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In Northeastern India it grows between 2,000-2,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim,
Synonyms
Some varieties
Also Known As
Chutro, Kanchan
References (1)
- Tsering, J., et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical appraisal on wild edible plants used by the Monpa community of Arunchal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol 16(4), October 2017, pp 626-637
