Codonopsis cordifolioidea
Family: Campanulaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. The stems are twining and 1 m long. The leaves on the main stem are lax and alternate. They are 10 cm long by 7 cm wide. There are usually only two leaves on branches. The flowers are dark blue.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests between 1,700-2,200 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Roots