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

Amaranthus tristis

Uses

India (Madras Presidency): eaten as greens

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.; Wall.
Vernaculars:: Tamil: Kupei keeray. Telugu: Kayyatota kura

Plant Classification Group:

Amaranthaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Madras

Plant References:

SHORTT

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