Najo, Semal
Pimpinella achilleifolia

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows to 50 cm high. The lower leaves have stalks. They are divided 3 times and the leaflets are dissected. The upper leaves are reduced. The flowers are white in compound umbrella shaped flower arrangements.

There are about 150 Pimpinella species.

Where it is found

In Nepal it grows between 1200-3200 m altitude. It grows in open, grassy slopes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal

How it is used for food

The tender shoots are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ptychotis achilleifolia DC; Athamanta achilleifolia Wall.;