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Dayak onion

Local Name	:	Dayak onion
Botanical Name	:	Eleutherine bulbosa (Mill.) Urb.
Common Name	:	Dayak onion
Family	:	Iridaceae
Distribution	:	It is cultivated and found in various regions of India including Odisha. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is an herbaceous, rhizomatous, and perennial flowering plant with a predominantly red and wine bulb color similar to red onion.

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Descriptions

It is a perennial herb with a bulbous base. The plant typically grows to a height of 30-50 cm. It features narrow, lanceolate leaves that are dark green. The flowers are small, white, and star-shaped, blooming in clusters on a slender stalk. The bulb is reddish-brown, oval-shaped.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April - September

Use(s)

The bulb has been used traditionally to treat diabetes.