Begonia sikkimensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBegonia sikkimensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to Tibet, Nepal, the eastern Himalayas, Assam, and Myanmar. With its highly dissected leaves it resembles Begonia U614, but that as yet undescribed species is rhizomatous, and Begonia sikkimensis is caulescent.
Description
A subtropical shrub in the Begoniaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The stalks are used in chutney.
Traditional Uses
The stalks are used in chutney.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim,
Also Known As
Kundyong-pam, Magarkanji
References (1)
- Savita, et al, 2006, Studies on wild edible plants of ethnic people in east Sikkim. Asian J. of Bio Sci. (2006) Vol. 1 No. 2 : 117-125
