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

Docynia hookeriana

Synonym(s):

Docynia indica

Uses

India (Himalayan region): fruit collected for emergency use.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Decaisne

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Docynia indica fruit

Docynia indica

Plant Classification Group:

Rosaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Himalayas

Plant References:

ARORA

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