Hosta longipes
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A clump forming herb.
There are 70 Hosta species. Also put in the family Hostaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The sourish leaves are cooked and eaten. As a side dish they are seasoned with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil.
Edible parts
Leaves, stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Iwa-giboshi, Pibich'u