Hosta capitata
(Koidz.) Nakai
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHosta capitata is a perennial species of flowering plant in the genus Hosta, native to central and southern Japan as well as South Korea.
Description
A temperate herb in the Asparagaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are eaten cooked in vegetables and soup.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are eaten cooked in vegetables and soup.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Korea, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Hosta caerulea var. capitata Koidz.Hosta nakaiana F. Maek.
Also Known As
Okjamhwa
References (2)
- Hwang, HS, et al, 2014, Distribution characteristics of plant in the Ungseokbong Mountain, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 7(2014) e164-e178
- 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
