Elatostema laetevirens
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are about 200 Elatostema species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows along the edges of rivers in the mountains. In Northeastern India it grows between 1,700-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Japan, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, stem