Potentilla lineata
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Northeastern India it grows between 2,400-3,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Nepal, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The roots are chewed as a mouth freshener.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bajradanti, Gyoumrep, Lynniang
Synonyms
Potentilla fulgens var. acutiserrata (T. T. Yu & C. L. Li) T T. Yu & C. L. Li; Potentilla martinii H. Lev.; and others