Dhikoli
Iphigenia indica
Family: Colchicaceae
What it is like
A herb that develops a corm. This is 1-2 cm across. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 40-70 cm high. The leaves are narrow and 7-15 cm long by 3-9 mm wide. The base has a sheath and clasps the stem. There are 2-10 flowers in a group. The flowers are dark red and brown.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on open grassy slopes between 1000-1500 m altitude. It grows on sandy soils as well as gravel.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The bulbs are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kadu bellulli