natural herbs
Pyrularia edulis
Herb latin name: Pyrularia edulis
Synonyms: Sphaerocarya edulis
Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)
Edible parts of Pyrularia edulis:
Fruit - raw or cooked. An aromatic flavour, somewhat like a guava (Psidium spp.). The sap can be used as a rennet to curdle plant milks when making cheese.Description of the plant:
Plant:
DeciduousTree
Height:
5 m(16 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Open forested areas at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres in the Himalayas.Other uses of Pyrularia edulis:
The wood can be used for making kitchen implements.Propagation of the herb:
Seed -Cultivation of Pyrularia edulis:
Open forested areas at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres in the Himalayas.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Pyrularia edulis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.