Ficus bengalensis – Famine Foods

Ficus bengalensis

Uses

India (Bombay Presidency, Madras Presidency): ripe fruit eaten. (Rajasthan, western): orange-red ripe fruit eaten; (Garhwal Himalayas): fruit eaten raw.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
L.
Vernaculars:
Bombay Presidency: Vad ("universally" [sic]); Panch Mahals district:Vadla. Rajasthan (western): Bargad, Bar. Tamil: Alamarum. Telugu: Marri.

 Plant Classification Group:

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This site is provided to Mr. Freedman by Dr. Jules Janick, Emeritus Professor and Former James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture. The content on this site is provided and maintained by Mr. Freedman.

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