Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Capparis aphllya

Uses

India (Uttar Pradesh, Balrampur region): flowers and unripe fruit eaten as vegetables.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Hayne ex Roth.
Vernaculars:: Hindi[?]: Karelwa

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Capparis aphylla flowers

Plant Classification Group:

Capparaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Uttar Pradesh
    - Balrampur

Plant References:

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