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Mahabaleshwar – Taluka Information
Villages Covered
Metgutad, Tapola, Shindola, Bhilar
Workshops Conducted
Strawberry farm and wild herb cultivation training.
Significant Wild Edible Plants
Lingad, Kartoli, Wild Mushrooms, Chibud
Informents
Ramesh Koli, Savita Surase
Taluka Features
Hill station with evergreen forests and plateaus.
Habitat
Cold evergreen forests and misty valleys.
Climate
Cold climate with very high rainfall.
Additional Information
Highest biodiversity area in Satara district.
Plants Found in Mahabaleshwar Taluka
Cissus quadrangularis
Hadjod
हाडजोड
Family
Vitaceae
Type
Perennial climber
Found In
Dry and rocky areas
Edible Part
Tender stems
Medicinal Uses
Helps in bone healing and joint health.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Methi
मेथी
Family
Fabaceae
Type
Annual herb
Found In
Cultivated and wild regions
Edible Part
Leaves and seeds
Medicinal Uses
Used for diabetes, digestion, and hair health.
IUCN Status
Cultivated / Common
Cultivated / Common
Coccinia grandis
Tondli / Ivy Gourd
टोंडली
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Perennial climber
Found In
Common throughout rural Maharashtra
Edible Part
Fruits and tender shoots
Medicinal Uses
Used to control blood sugar and improve digestion.
IUCN Status
Common
Common