Butea buteiformis
(Voigt) Mabb.
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Description
A shrub in the legume family (Fabaceae) found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are roasted.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Nepal,
Synonyms
Megalotropis buteiformis (Voigt) Griff.
Also Known As
Bhujetro, Piyar
References (3)
- Dangol, D. R. et al, 2017, Wild Edible Plants in Nepal. Proceedings of 2nd National Workshop on CUAOGR, 2017.
- Gautam, R. S., et al, 2020, Wild Edible Fruits of Nepal. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(3): 289-304
- Shrestha, S., 2021, Wild Edible Plants of Dhankuta, Eastern Nepal. Rupantaran : A Multidisciplinary Journal Vol. V : pp 100-109, September, 2021 p 103
