Polygonatum nakaianum
Ishidoga
Asparagaceae Edible: Root, Rhizome
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A herbaceous perennial in the Asparagaceae family with edible rhizomes. The rhizomes are a traditional staple food.
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Edible Uses
The rhizomes are cooked as a staple food, ground into powder and mixed with flour, or used to make wine.
Traditional Uses
The rhizome is cooked as a staple food. It is ground into a powder and mixed with flour. It is also used to make wine.
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Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Notes
Not in The Plant List.
References (1)
- Wujisguleng, W., et al, 2012, Ethnobotanical review of food uses of Polygonatum (Convallariaceae) in China. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 81(4):239-244
