Cremastra
Cremastra appendiculata var. variabilis
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 20-70 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It occurs in forests between 400-1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The root is sweet and sticky.
Edible parts
Root, bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mimakukotouk
Synonyms
Cremastra variabilis (Blume) Nakai; Hyacinthorchis variabilis Blume; and others