Cyanotis vaga

Family: Commelinaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a round bulb. The stems branch from the base. It grows 10-60 cm tall. The leaves are on the stems and 5-10 mm long by 3-10 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 900-2,000 m above sea level in the Himalayas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cyanotis abyssinica A. Rich; Tradescantia vaga Lour.; and several others