Ferula jaeschkeana

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1-2 m tall. It has one thick, robust stem. It is reddish brown and the lower branches are alternate while the upper branches are in rings. The leaves are broadly triangle shaped and divided. The leaves on the stems get smaller going upwards. The flowers are in groups 10 cm across. The fruit are narrowly oval and 14-20 mm long by 8-12 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 3,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

The tender leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cheyarn, Kaidmo

Synonyms

Ferula jaeschkeana var. parkeriana O.E. Schulz; Peucedanum jaeschkeanum (Vatke) Baill.;