Bupleurum longiradiatum
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 80-150 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a thick rhizome. There is a single stem that is branched. There are several leaves. The leaf stalks at the base are 8-12 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-17 cm long by 3-5 cm wide.
There are about 100 Bupleurum species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In north China is grows on shady river banks between 200-900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, caution