Pani amala is a tuber-bearing fern traditionally eaten in Nepal. Learn its scientific name, identification features, habitat, nutrition, traditional uses and sustainable harvesting practices.
Category: Nature
Khaniyo / Khanim : Drooping Fig (Ficus semicordata)
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.
Wednesday Wisdom
“We are all broken, that’s how the light gets in.” — Ernest Hemingway
Soulful Saturday
"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” - Oscar wilde
Niuro: Nutritious wild vegetable of Tropics
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.
Thoughtful Thursday
"Each time we think we can't handle the difficulties of life throws at us, we find a bit more strength within ourselves, proving that we are capable of overcoming more than we imagine"
Katus (Castanopsis hystrix): Indigenous Chestnut of Nepal: Uses, Benefits & Identification
Discover Katus (Castanopsis hystrix), Nepal’s indigenous chestnut: ecology, traditional uses, nutrition, and how to identify it in the wild. Learn more
Bhakimlo (Rhus chinensis): Identification and benefits of native fruit
Bhakimlo is more than just a wild fruit of hills. It is a centuries-old medicinal powerhouse that continues to support indigenous communities.
Angeri (Osbeckia nepalensis): Wonderful wild fruit of Himalayas
It is a medicinal shrub gaining scientific recognition for its traditional antidiabetic properties. It has other names across Asian continent
Amaro / Amaaro: Wild fruit with distinct taste and health benefits
Amaro is a versatile, culturally significant tree that nourishes both body and community. Its sour fruits, medicinal properties, and ecological role make it a true gem of Nepal’s hills and Asia’s forests.