Achyranthes faureri
Family: Amaranthaceae
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.
There are 6 Achyranthes species. The grow in tropical and warm temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is widespread in Japan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves