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Indian sarsaparilla
Scientific name: Hemidesmus indicus
Family Apocynaceae · Genus Hemidesmus
HerbsGujarat / bagicha priority
Care snapshot
A native twining herb with aromatic roots, traditionally used in herbal preparations. It can be grown in warm conditions with well-drained soil.
Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.
Growing details
- Season
- Monsoon planting is suitable where drainage is good
- Time to flowering or harvest
- Root harvest generally requires an extended growing period, often a year or longer
- Common pests
- Aphids, mealybugs
- Common diseases
- Root rot, leaf spots
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