Select Taluka
Wai – Taluka Information
Villages Covered
Dhom, Panchwad, Bavdhan, Wasole
Workshops Conducted
Workshop on traditional recipes using wild edibles.
Significant Wild Edible Plants
Taakla, Kokad, Phodshi, Alu Leaves
Informents
Madhukar Pawar, Savita Khatal
Taluka Features
Riverbank areas along Krishna River with fertile soils.
Habitat
Moist riverbanks, hilly slopes, and valleys.
Climate
Humid and pleasant, higher rainfall.
Additional Information
Wai is historically rich and a filming location for many movies.
Plants Found in Wai Taluka
Tricholepis glaberrima
Dhan / Brahmadandi
ढाण / ब्रह्मदंडी
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Small shrub
Found In
Rocky and hilly regions
Edible Part
Tender leaves
Medicinal Uses
Used to improve stamina, reduce fatigue, and increase vitality.
IUCN Status
Very Rare
Very Rare