Wild castor
Bupleurum ramosissimum
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The plant is cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kattuseeragam, Wal erandu
Synonyms
Bupleurum virgatum Wight & Arn.; Bupleurum wightii var. ramosissimum (Wight & Arn.) Chandrab; and others