Impatiens tripetala
Family: Balsaminaceae
What it is like
A herb. The leaves are alternate. The leaf stalk is long. The flowers are large and red or purple.
Where it is found
In Nepal it grows between 1,400-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten in small amounts after meals either raw or boiled to promote appetite.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Leangm
Synonyms
Impatiens multiflora Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thoms;