Codonopsis affinis

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has thickened roots. The stems are twining and 2 m long. They are green and branched. The leaves on the main stems are alternate and oval. They are 2.5-15 cm long by 1-9 cm wide. They have a white coating. The base is heart shape to rounded. The fruit is a flattened round capsule.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gyang-phu-sen

Synonyms

Codonopsis affinis var. birmanica C. B. Clarke;