Phyllocephalum indicum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves are 7-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and taper to the tip. There are teeth along the edge. They are hairy above. They have a white cottony covering underneath. Lower leaves have long stalks and upper leaves have short or no stalks.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Van jeera

Synonyms

Several