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

Trianthema obcordata

Uses

India (Madras Presidency): leaves and tender shoots used as greens

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Roxb.; Wall.
Vernaculars:: Tamil: Sharunnay/Telugu: Ghelijebghroo

Plant Classification Group:

Aizoaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Madras

Plant References:

SHORTT

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