Dipsacus mitis
Synonyms: Dipsacus inermis
Family: Dipsacaceae (Teasel Family)
Synonyms: Dipsacus inermis
Family: Dipsacaceae (Teasel Family)
Dipsacus inermis is a herbaceous,
perennial plant growing from a taproot up to 35mm in diameter. It produces a
basal rosette of leaves and branched flowering stems that can grow 50 - 200cm
tall.
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. It is said to be an effective herb for stimulating bone growth, such as after a fracture.
Forests, grassy slopes, by streams; 2100-3900 m. Xizang (Nyalam), Yunnan [Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kashmir, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan].
