Nadgi
Pavetta crassicaulis
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oblong and 6-15 cm long and pointed at both ends. The flowers are in a group at the ends of the branches. The flowers are white, tube shaped and small. The have 4 spreading petals. The flower tube is slender and 1.5 cm long. The fruit are 6 mm across.
The leaves are used as medicine.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The flowers are cooked as a vegetable. They are fried.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Thai-nu-rual