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Chaerophyllum acuminatum

Family: Apiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows up to 60 cm tall. The roots are carrot like and long and tapering. The leaves are divided 1 or 2 times. The edges have teeth. The flower petals are white. The fruit is cylinder shaped and 8 mm long.


Where it is found

It grows in the Himalayas between 2,500-4,000 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Pakistan


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots


How it is grown


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