Biodiversity Research Centre

Mizoram University (Tanhril) Aizawl, P.O Box No. 190

Species Detail

Specimen Name Eryngium foetidum L.
Category Name Wild Edible Vegetables
Local Name Bahkhawr/Bachikhawm
Flowering Period "April-june Creamy, off-white, white, golden flowers"
Habit Tropical perennial herb
Locality Aizawl
Altitude <1700 m.
Distribution Throughout India
Distribution in Mizoram "Mizoram all districts"
Ecological Status Terrestrial,Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal
Taxonomic Status Apiaceae
IUCN N/A
Socio Economic Uses Leaves used as spice and culinary
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