We used to eat these vegetables, actually flowers (svanjana & kachnar). What are their english names?

The only flowers that come to mind to me are Nasturtiums. They are orange, red or purple and the petals are peppery in taste. They grow wild around here. (california coast.)

We used to eat these vegetables, actually flowers (svanjana %26amp; kachnar). What are their english names?
I only found something for kachnar:

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Kachnar (Vadik)

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Can be used as a gargle for sore throats, as a paste for skin diseases, or internally as a remedy for diarrhea.



Packed 450mg/cap



Ingredients



Bauhinia tormentosa



Packaging



120 vegicaps (about 1 month's supply)



Warnings: Do not take during pregnancy.
Reply:Kachnar in English is called Bahunia.
Reply:Botanical name for kachnar is Bauhinia tormentosa. It is a auyvedic or herbal plant and can be used as a gargle for sore throats, as a paste for skin diseases, or internally as a remedy for diarrhoea.



Botanical name of vanjana is Bignonia chelonoides; bignonia is usually called as trumpet flower in English.



Hope this info helps.

Cheers.
Reply:Try this link and see if you find them in the list. You'll have to try all of the links to see the images.



http://homecooking.about.com/library/wee...



Oh, nevermind. I guess you won't need to.
Reply:Bauhinia variegata - Kanchnar - Moutain ebony



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