Chinese forget-me-not
Cynoglossum amabile
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A herb. It takes 2 years to complete its lifecycle. It has a thickened taproot, There are a ring of leaves near the base. The leaves on the stems are broadly oval. The flowers are blue.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 2,000-3,000 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Asia, Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Myanmar, Pacific, SE Asia, South America, West Indies
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or boiled.
Edible parts
Leaves, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
May-bu-maung