Saussurea gossypiphora
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The cut leaves are washed, boiled in milk and sun dried to make a cheese like dish.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ldum
Synonyms
Aplotaxis gossypina DC.; Cnicus gossypinus Wall. ex DC.; Saussurea gossypina Wall.; and others