Achyranthes japonica
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 a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The root is used for brewing.
Edible parts
Leaves, root - brewing
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Soemureup