Acer caudatum

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 3,000-3,750 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Sikkim, Tibet

How it is used for food

The sap is sweet and is eaten. It is used to produce sugar.

Edible parts

Sap, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kabashi, Kapashe, Long de bi ya

Synonyms

Acer caudatum var. caudatum; Acer caudatum var. georgei Diels; Acer caudatum subsp. georgei (Diels) A.E. Murray; Acer papilio King;