Carpenter Weed
Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Synonym not in The Plant List. It is used in medicine as an anti-inflammatory.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Korea, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten with oil and salt.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kkulp'ul

Synonyms

Prunella asiatica Nakai; Prunella asiatica var. albiflora (Koidz.) Nakai; Prunella japonica Makino; Prunella vulgaris var. aleutica Fernald; Prunella vulgaris var. lilacina (Nakai) Nakai; Prunella vulgaris var. taiwaniana S. S. Ying;