Potentilla peduncularis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Sikkim it grows between 3,000-4,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The rhizomes are edible and also chewed as a mouth freshener.
Edible parts
Rhizome
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Penma