A personal blog of a plant lover
Every year, during start of monsoon as the dark clouds roll across the skies of Nepal and the earth drenches in fresh rain, a unique natural transformation takes place. The peaceful, terraced hillsides areas turn into lively fields paddy along with song, dance, and community spirit. This is the essence of Dhan Diwas (National Paddy … Read more
Ainselu (*Rubus ellipticus*), the golden Himalayan raspberry of Nepal, is a wild fruit valued for its botanical uniqueness, medicinal uses, and cultural importance. Learn about its distribution, local names, and traditional significance across the Himalayas.
“Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now“
Nephrolepis tuberosa, locally called pani amala in Nepal, is a tuber-bearing fern known for its edible underground parts and its importance as a wild forest resource. It is mostly gathered from natural habitats and has long been recognized in local foraging and traditional knowledge.
Khaniyo (also known called as khanyu or khanaayo) is the local Nepali name for Ficus semicordata, a medium-sized tree commonly known as Drooping Fig. This edible fig tree belongs to the Moraceae family (Mulberry family) and is native to the Himalayas and South Asia.
” When the well is dry, we know the worth of water ” – Benjamin Franklin Drop of Water
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” – Oscar wilde
Niuro represents Nepal’s rich wild edible biodiversity and traditional food culture. As ongoing research moves toward commercial production success, this nutritional wonder could become an important crop for Nepal.
