Chaul
Lecanthus wallichii
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A succulent herb. It has soft hairs. The flowers are small and pink.
Where it is found
It grows between 1500-2000 m altitude in Uttar Pradesh in India.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The young shoots and leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Shoots, leaves