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Conyza japonica

(Thunb.) Less. ex Less.

Asteraceae Edible: Shoots

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Description

A subtropical herbaceous plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae).

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Edible Uses

The shoots are eaten.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Northeastern India,

Synonyms

Blumea compactiflora H. Lev. & VaniotBlumea copelandii ElmerBlumea globata VaniotConyza congesta Spreng. ex DC.Conyza multicaulis DC,Conyza veronicifolia Wall. ex DC.Erigeron japonicus Thunb.Eschenbachia japonica (Thunb.) J. Kost.

Also Known As

Jaralut

References (1)

  • Teron, R. & Borthakur, S. K., 2016, Edible Medicines: An Exploration of Medicinal Plants in Dietary Practices of Karbi Tribal Population of Assam, Northeast India. In Mondal, N. & Sen, J.(Ed.) Nutrition and Health among tribal populations of India. p 149

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