Makhana (Euryale ferox)
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cientific Name: Euryale ferox — Gorgon Nut.
Native Home: South and East Asia, including India and China.
Height: Leaves can spread approximately 1–2 m across.
Lifespan: Annual aquatic plant.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not applicable.
Harvesting: Mature seeds are collected from ponds.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 5–8 months.
Products: Popped makhana, roasted snacks, seed products and food ingredients.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Cultivated for its edible seeds, particularly in eastern India.
Global Spread: Commercial production is especially important in Bihar, India, with additional cultivation in parts of Asia.
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