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Bana piaj

Local Name	:	Bana piaj
Botanical Name	:	Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop
Common Name	:	Indian squill
Family	:	Asparagaceae
Distribution	:	It is found in tropical and southern Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and eastwards to Vietnam. It is distributed across various states including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. The plant is commonly found in the regions of Odisha, particularly in open woodlands and grasslands
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is a perennial herb with long, linear leaves and racemes of greenish or reddish flowers on leafless stems.

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Descriptions

It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows from bulbs. It has long, linear leaves up to 30 cm long and produces racemes of greenish or reddish flowers on leafless stems up to 60 cm tall.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April-May

Use(s)

It is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory disorders, skin diseases, and digestive issues.