Ulmus davidiana var. japonica
(Rehder) Nakai
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红梅
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红梅
gbif· cc-by-nc
红梅
Summary
Source: WikipediaUlmus davidiana var. japonica, the Japanese elm, is one of the larger and more graceful Asiatic elms, endemic to much of continental northeast Asia and Japan, where it grows in swamp forest on young alluvial soils, although much of this habitat has now been lost to intensive rice cultivation.
Description
A temperate elm tree native to northern China, where it grows in valleys and near streams at elevations below 2,300 m.
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Edible Uses
The root is used in soups, porridge, and rice cakes. The bark is used to make a drink.
Traditional Uses
The root is used in soups, porridge and in rice cakes.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in valleys and near streams. In northern China it grows below 2,300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Neureupnamu
References (3)
- Flora of China @ efloras.org Volume 5
- Kim, H. & Song, M., 2013, Ethnobotanical analysis for traditional knowledge of wild edible plants in North Jeolla Province (Korea). Genetic. Resour. Crop Evol. (2013) 60:1571-1585
- Song, M., et al, 2013, Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants in Jeju Island, Korea. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 12(2) pp 177-194
