Eutrema heterophyllum

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 2-15 cm high. It has a fleshy root. The stems are erect and simple. The leaves at the base are in a ring. The leaves one the stem are narrowly oval and 1-3 cm long by 2-9 mm wide.

Where it is found

It grows in Yunnan in China. It grows in alpine meadows between 2,400-5,400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Tibet

How it is used for food

The young stems and leaves are cooked in stir fried dishes.

Edible parts

Stems, leaves

How it is grown

In Yunnan leaves are harvested in May and June.

Its other names

Local names

Limo

Synonyms

Braya heterophylla W. W. Sm.; Eutrema edwardsii var. heterophyllum (W. W. Sm.) W. T. Wang; Eutrema edwardsii subsp. compactum (O. E. Schulz) A. L. Ebel;