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Rosaceae.
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- Local Name:
- Bakhana.
- Synonym:
- Rubus ulmifolius L.
- Habit and Habitat:
- A perennial, spiny climber, found in sub-tropical and temperate zones.
- Taxonomic Features:
- Stem brown or reddish brown. Leaves compound, imparipinnate, grey or white on under surface. Leaflets 3-7, ovate, elliptic and serrate. Inflorescence terminal, short racemes. Flower actinomorphic, pink. Sepals-5. Petals-5,obovate or elliptic. Fruit aggregate, subglobose, juicy, red-black on ripening.
- Flowering and Fruiting:
- May-July.
- Harvesting Time:
- May-October.
- Medicinal Value:
- Fruit is edible and has minor tranquilizer effect. Red color fruit is a symbol of blood strength and is commonly used as blood tonic in local area.
- Part Used:
- Fruit and root.
- Occurrence:
- Very common at high altitudes.
- Future Perspective:
- Collection, Drying, Packing, Herbal Pharmacy.
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