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Bana piyaj 
| Local Name |
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Bana piyaj |
| Botanical Name |
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Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop |
| Common Name |
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Indian squill |
| Family |
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Asparagaceae |
| Distribution |
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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 |
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Herb |
| Short Description |
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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)
Bulbs are used to treat respiratory disorders, skin diseases.
