Red bistort, Mountain fleece
Bistorta amplexicaulis

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in damp places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, Nepal, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled in water and then fried.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bhale pakhenved, Mashlond, Masloon, Rain, Roye, Sarbguni

Synonyms

Persicaria amplexicaulis (D. Don) Ronse Decr.; Polygonum amplexicaule D. Don; and others