Atractylodes ovata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Chemical composition: essential oil = 1.5%. Also contains resin. Reported exceedingly rich in Vitamin A.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Acama lancea Willd.; Acama ovata Willd.; Atractylis ovata Thunb.;