Molineria trichocarpa
(Wight) N. P. Balakr.
Hypoxidaceae Edible: Root, Tuber
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Description
A tropical herb in the family Hypoxidaceae that produces edible tubers. The plant is cultivated for its underground tubers, which can be roasted and eaten.
Edible Uses
The tuber is roasted and eaten with salt as a nut-like snack.
Traditional Uses
The tuber is roasted and eaten with salt as a nut.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Curculigo trichocarpa (Wight) Bennet & RaizadaHypoxis trichocarpa Wightand others
Also Known As
Kenda
References (1)
- Misra, R. C., et al, 2013, Genetic resources of wild tuberous food plants traditionally used in Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha, India. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. Vol. 60 No. 2. Springer (As Curculigo trichocarpa)
