Heracleum hemsleyanum
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 1-1.5 m tall. It has a single stem that is 7 mm thick at the base. The leaves at the base have long leaf stalks 25 cm long. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. These are 8-13 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. They have lobes.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The young leaves and stems are boiled or stir-fried.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Xi wa an