Berberis macrosepala
Hook.f. & Thomson
Berberidaceae Edible: Flowers
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Description
A temperate shrub in the Berberidaceae family found in Northeastern India at elevations of 2,400-2,500 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
Flowers are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In Northeastern India it grows between 2,400-2,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Nepal, Northeastern India,
Synonyms
Berberis everestiana var. ventosa AhrendtBerberis ludlowii var. sakdenensis Ahrendtand others
Also Known As
Kanchan
References (2)
- Gautam, R. S., et al, 2020, Wild Edible Fruits of Nepal. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(3): 289-304
- 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
