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Codonopsis limprichtii

Lingelsh. & Borza

Campanulaceae Edible: Root

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Description

A herbaceous plant in the Campanulaceae family found in temperate regions, cultivated for its edible root.

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Edible Uses

The root is eaten as a vegetable.

Traditional Uses

The root is eaten as a vegetable.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China,

Synonyms

Codonopsis convolvulacea var. pinifolia (Hand.-Mazz.) Nannf.Codonopsis graminifolia H. Lev.and others

References (1)

  • Zhang, L., et al, 2016, Ethnobotanical study of traditional edible plants used by the Naxi people during droughts. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 12:39 (As Codonopsis convolvulacea var. pinifolia (Hand.-Mazz.) Nannf.)

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