Eutrema deltoideum
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20-75 cm tall. The stems are erect and branched higher up. The leaves at the base are in a ring. They have longer leaf stalks than leaves higher up. The leaves are oblong and 3-6 cm long by 2-5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It grows in Yunnan in China. It growsin rock crevices and on steep slopes between 3.600-4,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, Northeastern India, Sikkim, Tibet
How it is used for food
The young stems and leaves are cooked and eaten in stir fried dishes.
Edible parts
Stems, leaves
How it is grown
In Yunnan the leaves are harvested in May and June.
Its other names
Local names
Limo