Goniocaulon indicum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

There is only one Goniocaulon species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows near Mumbai.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, East Africa, Ethiopia, India, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled with water and mixed with salt and chili.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kat kasmud, Kurmad

Synonyms

Amberboa indica (Klein ex Willd.) DC.; Athanasia indica Roxb.; Goniocaulon glabrum Cass.; Serratula indica Klein ex Willd.; Tricholepis indica (Willd.) S. M. Almeida; and others