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

Garcinia indica

Uses

India (Maharashtra State, Raigad District): squash, a sweet drink, made from the fruit.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Choisy
Vernaculars:: Hindi: Kokam

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Garcinia indica fruit

Plant Classification Group:

Clusiaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Maharashtra
    - Raigad

Plant References:

MISHRA et al.

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