Corydalis dubia
Prain
Papaveraceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It has a long slender rhizome or underground stem. The stems taper at the base and are 5-10 cm long. There are several leaves near the base and these are divided 3 times with 4-6 pairs of primary leaflets.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
It is used as medicine.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas,
Notes
It is also used as medicine.
Synonyms
Corydalis cornutior (C. Marquand & Airy Shaw) C. Y. Wu & T. Y. ShuCorydalis meifolia var. cornutior C. Marquand & Airy Shaw
References (1)
- Yeshi, K. et al, 2017, Taxonomical Identification of Himalayan Edible Medicinal Plants in Bhutan and the Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Activity of Selected Plants. TBAP 7 (2) 2017 pp 89 - 106
