Elatostema nasutum

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 15-45 cm tall. The leaves are alternate and 3-9 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide. They have teeth along the edge. Male and female flowers occur separately in single stalks.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Da-mi-ru

Synonyms

Elatostema hainanense W. T. Wang; Elatostema stipulosum Hand.-Mazz.;