Codonopsis ussuriensis

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20 cm tall and 3 m wide. Plants produce round bulbs or tubers. The leaves are 10 cm long and narrow. The flowers are 2 cm long. The petals curl backwards.

There are about 30 Codonopsis species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in sandy soils. It can grow in slightly shady places. It grows in moist valleys at about 800 m above sea level. It can grow down to hardiness zone 7.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Japan, Korea, Russia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten raw or cooked. They are also used fermented and in brewing.

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

It is grown by seed.

Its other names

Local names

Sogyeongbulal

Synonyms

Glosocomia ussuriensis Rupr. & Maxim.;