Fagopyrum acutatum

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. The is probably now the correct name for Fagopyrum dibotrys

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Northeastern India it grows between 2,200-2,400 m above sea level. In the Indian Himalayas it grows at 3,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Tibet

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked as a vegetable. The seeds are sprouted and used as a cereal and also ground into flour and used as a thickening agent in soup.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ja-rian, Phaphru, Temo, Van shatawari, Ye-lo-pu

Synonyms

Polygonum dibotrys D. Don; and several others