Evergreen laburnum
Piptanthus nepalensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
There is some confusion over the authority Sweet or D. Don.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 2,100-3,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or boiled.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Murekei, Suga phool, Tite