Caralluma adscendens var. fimbriata
Uses
India (Rajasthan): whole plant boiled in water, and mixed with salt, and chili peppers if available; (Deccan): green follicles eaten.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- (Roxb.) Haw.
- Vernaculars:
- Bombay Presidency: Ahmednagar district, Rahuri Taluka: Ranshabar. Poona and Satara districts: Makad shenguli. Nasik, and Ahmednagar districts: Shindala makadi.
- Misc:
- Abundant around some villages, growing amidst small prickly-pear bushes (Opuntia sp. [CACTAE ]). Grows at an altitude of 600-900 meters.
