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Khandala – Taluka Information
Villages Covered
Salshi, Rajpuri, Dhebewadi, Ambawade
Workshops Conducted
Farmer education program on native plants.
Significant Wild Edible Plants
Pendre, Chakwat, Alyacha Bhaji, Pimpali
Informents
Arun Kadam, Mangal Shinde
Taluka Features
Mix of plains and river-fed agricultural zones.
Habitat
Semi-moist and dryland mixed habitat.
Climate
Moderate temperature with balanced rainfall.
Additional Information
Edible roots and tubers commonly found.
Plants Found in Khandala Taluka
Asparagus racemosus
Shatavari
शतावरी
Family
Asparagaceae
Type
Perennial climber
Found In
Common throughout Maharashtra
Edible Part
Tender shoots and roots
Medicinal Uses
Improves immunity, increases lactation, and acts as a tonic.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Boerhavia diffusa
Punarnava
पुनर्नवा
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Type
Creeping perennial herb
Found In
Moist sandy soil and near water bodies
Edible Part
Leaves and roots
Medicinal Uses
Used for liver disorders, kidney health, and swelling.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Ipomoea aquatica
Kalmi / Water Spinach
कलमी भाजी
Family
Convolvulaceae
Type
Aquatic creeper
Found In
Ponds, lakes, and moist fields
Edible Part
Leaves and tender stems
Medicinal Uses
Used to cool the body and improve digestion.
IUCN Status
Common
Common
Centella asiatica
Brahmi / Gotu Kola
ब्राह्मी
Family
Apiaceae
Type
Creeping herb
Found In
Moist shady places
Edible Part
Leaves and stems
Medicinal Uses
Improves memory, reduces stress, and enhances brain health.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern