Indian fumitory
Fumaria indica
Family: Papaveraceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows up to 25 cm high. The leaves are 3-10 cm long and 2-5 cm wide. It is divided into lobes.
There are about 60 Fumaria species. It is used in medicines. It contains alkaloids.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows as a weed in fields.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Pakistan
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, caution
How it is grown
Leaves are available in the winter season in Rajasthan in India.
Its other names
Local names
Gajra, Indu, Parpata, Pitapra, Shatarrah, Shook sag
Synonyms
Fumaria parviflora auct. non Lam.: Burkill; Fumaria parviflora ssp. vaillantii (Lois.) Hook. f. & Thoms.; Fumaria vaillantii var. indica Hausskn.;