Aralia caesia
Family: Araliaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It grows in Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Tibet
How it is used for food
The young leaves and leaf buds are cooked and eaten in stir fry dishes and also eaten fresh.
They are commonly used.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
In Yunnan the leaves are picked in April and May.
Its other names
Local names
Shutoucai
Synonyms
Aralia staphyleina Hand.-Mazz.; Pentapanax caesia (Hand.-Mazz.) C. B. Shang;