Leontopodium himalayanum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is densely tufted and 7-32 cm tall. Old leaf bases sheath the lower parts and a loose tuft of a few leaves grow above. The side leaves are spoon shaped and the stem leaves are narrow. They are 2-7 cm long by 1-4 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Pakistan
How it is used for food
The leaves and stems are chewed as babul gum.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Taliban ka qaleel