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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;