Mhyakure, Rambu
Bistorta milletii

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 30 cm high. It has a fibrous rootstock. The lower leaves are sword shaped and narrow towards the tip. The edges are flat. The upper leaves do not have a leaf stalk. The flowers are red. They are in broad rounded groups.

There are about 50 Bistortia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in Nepal at 2900-4000 m altitude. It grows on the shady banks of rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, Nepal

How it is used for food

The roasted seeds are pickled. They are also used as flour mixed with dough and baked.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Menbu, Pangram

Synonyms

Persicaria milletii (H. Lev.) Cubey; Polygonum milletii (Leveille) Lev.;