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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

Synonyms