Arnebia guttata
Bunge
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Description
A temperate herb in the Boraginaceae family that grows in the Himalayas between 3,500-4,500 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
The root is used as a food coloring.
Traditional Uses
The root is used as a food colouring.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In the Himalayas it grows between 3,500-4,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central Asia, Himalayas, India, Mongolia, Tajikistan,
Synonyms
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