Scientific Name: Talinum
portulacifolium (Forsk.) Aschers. & Schweinf.
Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)
Vernacular name: Sambarcheera
(Malayalam)
Tribal name: Sambar
cheera (Paniya)
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Wastelands
Distribution: Pantropical
Tribal consumers:
Paniya
Parts Used: Leaf
(After Cooking)
Seasonal Availability:
February-November
Key identification features: Perennial
herb with fleshy leaves; stems erect or scandent. Inflorescence a terminal
panicle with purple flowers. Plant has many stamens and a globose capsule.
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