Orostachys malacophylla
(Pall.) Fisch.
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Description
A herb. It has a ring of leaves 4-15 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-7 cm long by 1-3 cm across.
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Edible Uses
The tender leaves are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The tender leaves are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in rock crevices between 1,200-1,800 m above sea level in northern China. In Inner Mongolia.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia,
Synonyms
Cotyledon malacophylla Pall.Orostachys malacophylla subsp. malacophyllaSedum malacophyllum (Pall.) Steud.Umbilicus malacophyllus (Pall.) DC.
Also Known As
Muur in himusu, Suan ta
References (3)
- Flora of China @ efloras.org Volume 8
- Khasbagan, Yeruhan and Zhao Hui, 2011, Study on Traditional Knowledge of Wild Edible Plants Used by the Mongolians in Xilingol Typical Steppe Area. Plant Diversity and Resources. 33(2): 239-246
- Sachula, et al, 2020, Wild edible plants collected and consumed by the locals in Daqinggou, Inner Mongolia, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2020) 16:60
