Atractylodes ovata
(Thunb.) DC.
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Description
An herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) found in temperate regions. The plant is reported to be exceedingly rich in Vitamin A and contains essential oils and resin.
Edible Uses
The root is eaten.
Known Hazards
No hazards reported.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea,
Notes
Chemical composition: essential oil = 1.5%. Also contains resin. Reported exceedingly rich in Vitamin A.
Synonyms
Acama lancea Willd.Acama ovata Willd.Atractylis ovata Thunb.
References (4)
- Fl. jap. 306. 1784 (As Atractylis ovata)
- Hwang, H., et al, 2013, A Study on the Flora of 15 Islands in the Western Sea of Jeollanamdo Province, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol. 6, No. 2 281-310
- Hwang, HS, et al, 2014, Distribution characteristics of plant in the Ungseokbong Mountain, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 7(2014) e164-e178
- READ (As Atractylis ovata)
