Elsholtzia griffithii
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Description
An herb or shrub in the mint family found in tropical regions. The flowers are used fresh or dried for culinary purposes.
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Edible Uses
The fresh or dried flowers are used as a flavouring and in chutneys.
Traditional Uses
The flowers fresh or dried are used for chutney and for flavouring.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Also Known As
Lengser
References (1)
- Khodram,S. D., et al, 2019, Local knowledge of edible flowers used in Mizoram. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 18(40 pp 715-723
