Research Article | Published: 01 September 2008

Study of edible plants used by different communities of Barak Valley/South Assam, Assam

Ajit Kumar Das, B. K. Dutta and G. D. Sharma

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 15 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 167-172 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2008-D16XF7 | Cite this article

Abstract

A survey in different areas of South Assam / Barak Valley was conducted in different seasons of the year to identify the non-conventional edible plants. The present paper deals with 72 edible plants belonging to 46 families of the flowering and non-flowering plants. The use of these plants varies from place to place. Different parts of the plants are used for different purposes and by adopting different methods. The plant species are arranged alphabetically and for each species botanical name, vernacular name and uses are given.

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Das, A.K., Dutta, B.K. and Sharma, G.D., 2008. Study of edible plants used by different communities of Barak Valley/South Assam, Assam. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 15(3), pp.167-172. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2008-D16XF7

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