Pogostemon amaranthoides
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Bhutan it grows between 900-2,100 m above sea level. In Northeastern India it grows between 2,300-2,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used as a vegetable and as a spice.
Edible parts
Leaves, spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Namda, Namna, Namnam, Namnang