Aloe vulgaris

Uses

India (Madras Presidency): leaf-bud, or ‘cabbage,’ and tender pith are eaten. (Kumaon region, Western Himalayas): pulp eaten; (Garhwal Himalayas): pulp pickled.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Lam.
Vernaculars:: Tamil: Kuthalay. Telugu: Kalabanda. Kumaon region: Gaikwar

Plant Classification Group:

Liliaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- > India
  - > Garhwal Himalayas
  - > Himalayas
  - > Kumaon
  - > Madras

Plant References:

BHARGAVA
GUPTA
SHORTT

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