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

Canna indica

Uses

India (region not specified): tuberous rhizomes eaten.

Additional Information

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Canna indica rhizome

Plant Classification Group:

Cannaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India

Plant References:

NENE

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