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Molineria trichocarpa

Family: Hypoxidaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India


How it is used for food

The tuber is roasted and eaten with salt as a nut.

Edible parts

Root, tuber


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kenda

Synonyms

Curculigo trichocarpa (Wight) Bennet & Raizada; Hypoxis trichocarpa Wight; and others