Nut Grass नागरमोथा

🌱 About the plant

The world’s most stubborn weed, and an aromatic tuber used for centuries.

Growing it

Grow it in a sealed container only — in open ground it never leaves.

What it is for

Traditional aromatic preparations; grow with real caution.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Any moisture

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground

Mature size

20–40 cm

First harvest

Tubers at 4 months

Grow it in a sealed container only — in open ground it never leaves.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional aromatic preparations; grow with real caution.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India