Inula japonica

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

There are about 100 Inula species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Manchuria

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Inula britannica var. japonica (Thunb.) Franch. & Sav.; and others