Incarvillea sinensis
Family: Bignoniaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can grow from seed each year or keep growing from year to year. It grows 80 cm tall. The stems are branched. The leaves are alternate. They are divided 2 or 3 times. The flowering shoots are 20 cm long. The flowers are funnel shaped.
There are 14 Incarvillea species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In China it grows between 500-2,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Manchuria, Tibet
How it is used for food
The leaves and shoots are eaten. CAUTION: The are reported to be slightly toxic.
Edible parts
Leaves