Nimmo's erinocarpus
Erinocarpus nimmonii

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are alternate and have irregular lobes. The flowers are large and yellow. They are in loose groups at the ends of branches. They have 5 large, spoon-shaped petals. The flowers are 5-7 cm across. The fruit are 4-5 cm across. They have 3 wings and are heart shaped. They have long stiff prickles.

These have also been in the Tiliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in deciduous forests. Deccan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The fruit is an important famine food.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cher, Chira, Haladi, Jangli Bhendi, Kadu bende, Kadve bende

Synonyms

Erinocarpus knimonii Hassk.; Erinocarpus nimmoanus Mast.;