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Local Name Bana dhaniya
Botanical Name Eryngium foetidum L.
Common Name Mexican coriander
Family Apiaceae
Distribution It is found throughout India including Odisha. The native range of this species is Mexico to Tropical America
Habit Herb
Short Description It is a tropical herb with long, serrated leaves and a strong, pungent aroma. It is widely used in culinary dishes for its distinctive flavor.

Descriptions

It is a biennial herb. Leaves are long, narrow, and deeply serrated, giving them a spiky appearance. The leaves are arranged in a basal rosette. Flowers are small and white or pale green in color. They are borne on tall, slender stalks that arise from the center of the plant. The flowers are arranged in dense clusters or umbels

Flowering & Fruiting Period

August - April

Use(s)

It is found throughout India including Odisha. The native range of this species is Mexico to Tropical America