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Begonia satrapis

C. B. Clarke

Begoniaceae Edible: Stem

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Ingrid P. Lin

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Conveyor Belt

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Description

A tropical tuberous plant from Sikkim in the Begoniaceae family that produces berry fruits.

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Edible Uses

The stems are used to make pickles.

Traditional Uses

The stems are used for pickles.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. In Sikkim.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, India, Himalayas,

References (1)

  • Adhikari, D., et al, 2018, Inventory and characterization of new populations through ecological niche modelling improve threat assessment. Current Science Vol. 114, No. 3

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