Jabuit
Polygonum muricatum

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It lies along the ground and then grows 1 m tall. The branches are angular and have prickles. The leaf blade is 3-6 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. There are some hairs underneath. The flowers are in several spikes grouped together. The fruit are dry, brown, shiny and 3 sided. They are 2-3 mm long.

Where it is found

It grows in wet valleys. It grows from sea level to 3,300 m above sea level. It grows in wet valleys and ditches. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Northeastern India, Russia

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Xiao liao hua

Synonyms

Persicaria muricata (Meisner) Nemoto; and others