Withania somnifera
Withania somnifera (Solanaceae) is a tomentose perennial shrub of arid and semi-arid zones across the Indian subcontinent, Mediterranean, and Africa, cultivated for its withanolide-rich tuberous roots.
About Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha is a small grey-green bushy plant whose thick roots have been used as medicine in India for thousands of years. 🌿 Its tiny red berries hide inside papery lantern-like pods.
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Native Range
Indian Subcontinent is listed as part of the native range.
Native to Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa.
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- Habit: Erect tomentose shrub, 30–150 cm
- Family: Solanaceae
- Lifespan: Perennial; 3–5 productive years in cultivation
- Native Range: Indian subcontinent, Mediterranean, Middle East, Africa
- Climate: Arid to semi-arid; tropical and subtropical dry scrub
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Ashwagandha is a small grey-green bushy plant whose thick roots have been used as medicine in India for thousands of years. 🌿 Its tiny red berries hide inside papery lantern-like pods.
