Chinese cinquefoil, Chinese silverweed
Potentilla chinensis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A herb. The roots are robust. They are slightly woody. The flowering stem are erect or curve upwards. They are 20-70 cm tall. The leaves near the roots have 5-15 pairs of leaflets. The leaves on the stem have fewer leaflets. The flowers are 8-10 mm across.
There are about 500 Potentilla species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in meadows and mountain slopes in N China between 400-3200 m altitude. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Mongolia, Russia
How it is used for food
The shoots and leaves are eaten as a potherb. They are also used for a tea drink. The roots are used in brewing.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ttakjikkot, Wei ling cai