Bergenia ciliata

Bergenia ciliata (fringed elephant's ears, winter begonia, hairy bergenia, Hindi & Sanskrit : "Pashanbheda", पाषाणभेद) is a plant species in the genus "Bergenia", deciduous in USDA Zones 5 to 7, but usually remain semi-evergreen south of Zone 7.
It is found in Afghanistan, south Tibet, Northern Nepal, Bhutan (Haa and Mongar districts). Also found in abundance in northern India in Himachal Pradesh in district Shimla. It is commonly known in India as Pathar phor buti.
Bergenin, catechin, gallic acid, gallicin, catechin-7-O-glucoside and β-sitosterol can be found in "B. ciliata". It is known for its use in Ayurveda and other medicinal properties. It is a highly cited medicinal plant in the Himalayan state of Sikkim located in Northeastern India.
The plant is harvested from the wild for use as a medicine and sometimes also for food. 