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Gentiana ornata

(D. Don) Wall. ex Griseb.

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Description

A temperate herb in the Gentianaceae family found at high elevations (4,000-4,100 m) in Northeastern India.

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Edible Uses

The flowers are edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant. In Northeastern India it grows between 4,000 - 4,100 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Nepal, Southeastern India,

Synonyms

Pneumonanthe ornata Wall. ex G. Don

Also Known As

Panginmento

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

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