Prik krataai
Adenosma indianum

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows 40 cm high. The stems are angular and hairy. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are oval and taper to the tip. There are teeth around the edge. The flowering stalks are at the end of the plant and are cylinder shaped. They are like a spike. They are on a 15 cm stalk.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. Plants are best in a rich organic soil and in full sun. They need plenty of moisture. In China it is recorded in barren lands and dry mountain sides as well as along streams at low elevations. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The dried flowers are used in small amounts to flavour some local dishes.

It is sold in some local markets.

Edible parts

Flowers - flavour, spice, vegetable

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Manulea indiana Lour.; and others