Sanicula astrantiifolia
H. Wolff ex Kretschmer
Apiaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb. It grows 20-70 cm tall. The taproot is short and stout. The stems are erect and divided 2-4 times. There are several leaves at the base. The leaf stalks are 5-16 cm long. The leaves are round or kidney shaped and 2-8 cm long by 3-14 cm wide. They are divided into 3 lobes. There are teeth around the edge. There are about 10 flowers in a flat topped group. The fruit is a flattened round shape with short bristles.
Edible Uses
The plant is stir fried and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The plant is stir fried and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Production
In Yunnan it flowers and fruits in July to October.
Synonyms
Sanicula potaninii Bobrov
Also Known As
Xiao hei yao
References (1)
- Luo, B., et al, 2019, Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 15:56
