Bergenia ligulata
Family: Saxifragaceae
What it is like
A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It has thick rootstocks. The flowers are pink or purple.
There are 6-8 Bergenia species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The flower spikes are eaten raw. The roots are chewed to quench thirst.
Edible parts
Flowers, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jezičasta bergenija, Kamlaja, Pashanbheda, Pattharchata, Silphare
Synonyms
Saxifraga ligulata Wall.;