Jaku
Boeica fulva
Family: Gesneriaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. The stems are 15 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 10-17 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. They are very woolly underneath. There are irregular shallow teeth along the edge. There are many flowers in a group. They are purple.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in mountain regions between 1,300-1,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Tibet
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled and eaten as a vegetable. They are also cooked and eaten with deer.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Joke ao, Jongku