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

Achyranthes porphyristachya

Uses

India (Bihar, Rajasthan): part[s] of plant eaten not specified (possibly leaves and seeds).

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Wall.

Plant Classification Group:

Amaranthaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Bihar
  - Rajasthan

Plant References:

NENE

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