Chinar, Oriental pine
Platanus orientalis

Family: Platanaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. Arboretum Tasmania. National Arboretum Canberra.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Central Asia, Himalayas, India, Korea, NW India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

An infusion from the root is used to make a stimulating drink. The leaves are dried and powdered and eaten with rice as a spice.

Edible parts

Roots - drink, leaves - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cinar

Synonyms

Platanus algeriensis K. Koch; Platanus cretica Dode; Platanus nepalensis Morren; and several others