Aralia leschenaultii
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Shoots, Leaves
The shoots are used in pickles and the young leaves are picked and used in curry.
Where to Find It
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions. In Sikkim it grows between 1,700-2,700 m above sea level.
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka,
How to Identify
A shrub or tree. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. There are 3-5 leaflets. They are 15 cm long by 10 cm wide. The flowers are in groups with stalks from a common point. These are 2-3 cm across. The flowers are 3-4 mm across. There are 5 yellow petals. The fruit is fleshy with 4-5 cells that are obscurely angled.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Aralia leschenaultii is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is found in China, India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
Names & Synonyms
Chinde, Chindey, Chindney
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