Pleurospermum hookeri
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb with a thick rootstock. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are divided 3 times. They are dissected and have teeth. The flowers are white. They occur in compound flower arrangements.
Where it is found
In Nepal it grows to about 1300 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Tibet
How it is used for food
Seeds are pickled and also used as a spice.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Bhuset, Cchatare, Phaki