Nepeta longibracteata
Benth.
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Description
A temperate herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to the Indian Himalayas, where it grows between 3,300–5,000 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
The plant is used as a flavouring agent.
Traditional Uses
The plant is used for flavouring.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In the Indian Himalayas it grows between 3,300-5,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central Asia, Himalayas, India, Tajikistan,
Synonyms
Glechoma longibracteata (Benth.) Kuntze
References (1)
- Sharma, L. et al, 2018, Diversity, distribution pattern, endemism and indigenous uses of wild edible plants in Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of Indian Trans Himalaya. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol 17(1) January 2018 pp 122-131
