Corydalis edulis
Family: Papaveraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 20-50 cm tall. It has a thin taproot. The leaves at the base have long stalks. Leaves are pale underneath. The leaves are D shaped and 5-9 cm long. They are once or twice divided.
There are about 300 Corydalis species.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate and subtropical plant. It grows on the sides of channels and stony places between 400-1,200 m above sea level. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root