Chaerophyllum villosum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A slender herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 70-120 cm tall. The root is elongated. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. These are sword shaped and divided in lobed segments. These are 3-7 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They have fine teeth. The flowers are white or pink.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Nepal it grows between 2100-3500 m altitude. It grows in moist shady places. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet

How it is used for food

The tender leaves and shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. The tubers are eaten raw or after boiling.

Edible parts

Leaves, tubers, root

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Chyaun, Gandziadi, Ghodejeera, Ginzari, Ja-tsi-spa, Nyo, Pomasta, Shakra

Synonyms

Anthriscus boissieui H. Lev.; Chaerophyllum reflexum Lindl.;