Nodding tupistra
Tupistra nutans
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has strap like leaves. They form a tall clump in a ring from a large rhizome. The flowers are fleshy and cream and purple.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 300-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The buds and flowers are made into curry.
It is cultivated. Flowers are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Flowering spike
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nakima, Wangpem meto
Synonyms
Rohdea nutans (Wall. ex Lindl.) Schult. & Schult.f.; Tupistra clarkei Hook.f.;