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

Aloe vera

Synonym(s):

Aloe officinalis

Uses

India: leaf-bud or ‘cabbage’ eaten. Succulent leaves reported boiled and eaten with salt and spices.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.; Mill.

Plant Classification Group:

Liliaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India

Plant References:

SHANKAR
WATT

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