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

Cathartocarpus fistula

Synonym(s):

Cassia fistula

Uses

India (Madras Presidency): mucilaginous pulp from pods eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Pers.
Vernaculars:: Tamil: Koonna. Telugu: Rela

Plant Classification Group:

Fabaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Madras

Plant References:

SHORTT

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