Entire leaf lousewort
Pedicularis carnosa
Family: Orobanchaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked as a vegetable, preferably with dried fish.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sam-dipo, Sam-thapar