Cathartocarpus fistula – Famine Foods

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

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