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Hypecoum leptocarpum

Hook.f. & Thoms.

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Description

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It has many leaves. They are narrowly sword shaped. They are 5-20 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. There are 4-9 pairs of leaflets. The flowering stems are 5-40 cm long.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Bhutan, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, Tajikistan,

Synonyms

Hypecoum chinense Franch.

Also Known As

Par-pa-ta

References (1)

  • Yeshi, K. et al, 2017, Taxonomical Identification of Himalayan Edible Medicinal Plants in Bhutan and the Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Activity of Selected Plants. TBAP 7 (2) 2017 pp 89 - 106

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