Phlogacanthus quadrangularis
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The stems are thin. The leaves are 13-15 cm long by 6-7 cm wide. They are narrow oval and taper to the tip.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The flowers are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Baheka