Goniocaulon indicum
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Description
An herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) found in tropical regions near Mumbai. The leaves are used in traditional cooking.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are boiled with water and mixed with salt and chili.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are boiled with water and mixed with salt and chili.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows near Mumbai.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, East Africa, Ethiopia, India, Pakistan,
Notes
There is only one Goniocaulon species.
Synonyms
Amberboa indica (Klein ex Willd.) DC.Athanasia indica Roxb.Goniocaulon glabrum Cass.Serratula indica Klein ex Willd.Tricholepis indica (Willd.) S. M. Almeidaand others
Also Known As
Kat kasmud, Kurmad
References (2)
- GAMMIE (As Goniocaulon glabrum)
- Patil, M. V. & Patil, D. A., 2000, Some More Wild Edible Plants of Nasik District (Maharashtra). Ancient Science of Life Vol. X1X (3&4): 102-104 (As Tricholepis indica)
