Campion
Silene aprica

Family: Caryophyllaceae

What it is like

A herb. It can grow for one or two years. It grows 30-70 cm tall. The leaves near the base are spoon shaped or long and sword shaped. They are 4-7 cm long by 4-8 mm wide.

There are about 500 Silene species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows throughout China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia

How it is used for food

The shoots and leaves are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Melandrium firmum Roh.;