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

Goniocaulon glabrum

Uses

India (Bombay Presidency): leaves boiled in water and mixed with salt and chili powder when available.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Cass.
Vernaculars:: Bombay Presidency: Kasmud ("universally"[sic]); Khamgaon Tank, Poona district, Bombay Presidency: Kat kasmud.

Plant Classification Group:

Asteraceae or Compositae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India

Plant References:

GAMMIE

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