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Nene, Yeshwant L. 2004. Plant Species Utilized as Food During Famines and Their Relevance Today. Asian Agri-History 8(4):267-278.

Abrus precatorius

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Achyranthes porphyristachya

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Agave augustifolia

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Amaranthus blitum var. oleracea

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Amaranthus cruentus

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Amaranthus tricolor

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Anthocephalus cadamba

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Arisaema tortuosum

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Arthrocnemum indicum

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Asystasia gangetica

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