Meconopsis horridula
Family: Papaveraceae
What it is like
A prickly herb. It has a long slender taproot. The leaves are mostly at the base and in a ring. They are narrowly oblong, and have bristly spines. The leaf stalks are 2-4 cm long. The flowers are light blue. They are in spike-like clusters on the leafless stems. The fruit capsules are oval to round and have bristle spines. They have 5-6 valves.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Nepal it grows between 3,000-5,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Tibet
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ajak tser-ngon, Tiki, Tser-ngon, Tserzom