Aristolochia delavayi
Family: Aristolochiaceae
What it is like
A twining herb. It has a smell. The leaves are almost without leaf stalks. The leaves are oval and 2-8 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are papery. The base is heart shaped. There are 2-3 pairs of veins spreading out from the base. The flowers are in the axils of leafy shoots. They occur singly.
Where it is found
It grows in Yunnan in China. It grows on limestone mountain slopes between 1,600-1,900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Tibet
How it is used for food
The whole plant is cooked and eaten in stir fried dishes.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
In Yunnan in China the plant is harvested in August and September.
Its other names
Local names
Ricaoko