Gentiana thunbergii
Family: Gentianaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows for one or two years. The stems are erect. The leaves at the base wither early. There are 3-5 pairs of leaves on the stem. They are widely spaced and 6-8 mm long by 1-5 mm wide. There are only a few flowers.
There are about 400 Gentiana species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In northern China it grows between 1,300-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves