Polygonatum stenophyllum
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Description
A herb. The rhizome is 4-6 mm thick. The stem is erect and 60-110 cm tall. There are many leaves in rings of 4-6. They do not have a stalk. The leaves are sword shaped and 6-10 vm long by 3-8 mm wide. The flowers are white.
Edible Uses
The rhizome is cooked by steaming or roasting and eaten as a snack.
Traditional Uses
The rhizome is cooked by steaming or roasting and eaten as a snack.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Korea, Russia,
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
