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

Dregea volubilis

Uses

India [Madras Presidency?]: leaves eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: (L. f.) Benth. ex Hook. f.

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Dregea volubilis — Dregea volubilis leaves

Dregea volubilis

Plant Classification Group:

Araceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Madras

Plant References:

WATT

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