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

Amaranthus frumentaceous

Uses

India (Madras Presidency): leaves eaten as greens; seeds prepared into meal.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Buch.-Ham.
Vernaculars:: Tamil: Poong keeray. Telugu:Tola kura.

Plant Classification Group:

Amaranthaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Madras

Plant References:

SHORTT

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