Crawfurdia angustata
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Description
A herb. The stems are twining and the internodes are 6-17 cm apart. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-7 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The base is rounded. The flowers are purple. The fruit capsule is narrowly oval and 3 cm long. The seeds are light brown and 3 sided.
Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are used as a vegetable, and the fruit is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and flowers are used as a vegetable. The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Tibet,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Rtho-me-ke-yos, Suo-long-ma
References (2)
- Ding, X., 2021, Collection calendar: the diversity and local knowledge of wild edible plants used by Chenthang Sherpa people to treat seasonal food shortages in Tibet, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 17:40
- Li, S., et al, 2020, Monpa, memory, and change: an ethnobotanical study of plant use in Mêdog County, South-east Tibet, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. (2020) 16:5 p 19
