Campbell's maple
Acer campbellii
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Sikkim is grows between 1,800-2,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim, Tibet
How it is used for food
The tender leaves are fermented and used as a tea drink.
Edible parts
Leaves - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kapasay, Kapase, Shoblela, Ya-lis-nak-pos