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

Commelina mediflora

Uses

India (Bombay Presidency): leaves boiled and mixed with salt and chili peppers.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.
Vernaculars:: Poona and Ahmednagar districts, Bombay Presidency: Kena

Plant Classification Group:

Commelinaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Bombay

Plant References:

GAMMIE

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