Asarum himalaicum
Family: Aristolochiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has some white hairs. It has underground stems or rhizomes. They are 1-2 mm across. The leaf stalk is 10-25 cm long. The leaves are heart shaped and 4-8 cm long by 7-11 cm wide. There are long hairs on the upper surface and short hairs on the lower surface.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forests along streams and in moist places between 1,300-3,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Maoxixin