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Cynanchum giraldii

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A herb. The stems are twining and 4 m long. The plant is hairy. The leaves are opposite and 7-14 cm long by 3-6 cm wide.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in open woods and grasslands. In Sichuan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Geshanxiao

Synonyms