Bodunssumbaguwi, Podunssumbagwi
Ixeris japonica
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 15-35 cm tall. It has a taproot and leaves in a ring. The stems are long and creeping. These form roots at the nodes. The leaves are spoon shaped or narrow and 3-25 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They can be divided and there can be teeth along the edge.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on sandy seashores in lowlands up to about 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked and eaten.
It is sold in local markets in China. It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots, plant - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ya she hong