Magar kanche
Begonia rubella

Family: Begoniaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows about 30 cm tall. The leaves are alternate and 8-10 cm long by 3.5-7.5 cm wide. They are oval and heart shaped at the base but with unequal lobes. The edges are toothed. The flowers have stalks and are pink. The fruit is flat with unequal wings.

There are 900-1,000-1,500 Begonia species.

Where it is found

It grows throughout Nepal between 1200-2600 m altitude. It grows in moist, shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Nepal

How it is used for food

The leaf stalk and stem are sour and are pickled.

Edible parts

Leaf stalk, stem

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or root offshoots.

Its other names

Local names

Magar kanchi

Synonyms

Begonia scutata Wallich ex A de Candolle;