Mimosa himalayana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Khangkhuh, Linguih
Synonyms
Mimosa rubricaulis subsp. himalayana (Gamble) H. Ohashi;