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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;