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

Musa rosacea

Uses

India: rhizomes and shoots eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Jacq.

Plant Classification Group:

Musaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India

Plant References:

GAMMIE

Location Map

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