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

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Uses

India (Madras Presidency): leaves and tender shoots used as a pot herb. (Deccan): seeds eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.
Vernaculars:: (Tamil): Vungaravasee

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Sesuvium portulacastrum seeds

Plant Classification Group:

Aizoaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Deccan
  - Madras

Plant References:

SHORTT
WATT

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