Kusar
Jasminum malabaricum

Family: Oleaceae

What it is like

A shrub that lies over or climbs. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are 8-10 cm long by 6-7 cm wide. They are oval and taper to a short tip. The flowers are in loose groups and are white. They have a scent. The fruit is 1-1.2 cm long by 1 cm wide.

There are between 200 and 500 Jasminum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in semi-evergreen forests. It occurs in the Western Ghats in India.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten. They are sour and are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ghugarya, Kadambavalli, Kanser

Synonyms

Jasminum glabellum Wall.;