Begonia dryadis
Family: Begoniaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a short stout rhizome. The stems are erect and 60 cm tall. The leaf stalks are 18-42 cm long. The leaves are on the stem. They are oval and unequal of opposite sides. They are 9-30 cm long by 8-24 cm wide. They are hairy underneath.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the under storey of the forest by streams in valleys between 600-1,200 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten cooked or fresh as a flavouring.
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable, flavouring, stalks
How it is grown
Leaves are available throughout the year.
Its other names
Local names
Qieme