Isodon rugosus - (Wall.)Codd.

(Wall.)Codd.

Lamiaceae Edible: Leaves

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Sagnik Dutta Roy

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Jean-François Olivier

Description

Isodon rugosus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Uses

One report says that the plant is edible, but gives no details as to which part of the plant is eaten.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Where It Grows

TEMPERATE ASIA: Oman, Afghanistan (east), China (Xizang Zizhiqu) TROPICAL ASIA: Bhutan, India (Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh), Nepal, Pakistan