Cone bearing sage
Meriandra strobilifera
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has a camphor like scent. The stems are woody and 1 m tall. The leaves are on the higher section. The leaves are oblong to narrowly oval and 5-11 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They have a thick texture. There are fine teeth along the edge.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry rocky places in the Western Himalayas between 1,500-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for flavouring. They can be dried and stored. The flowers are also eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kanghuman, Lengmasel