Joko-ow
Ophiorrhiza nutans
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 70 cm tall. The stems have reddish brown hairs. The leaves are in unequal pairs. They are oval and 3-8 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers are funnel shaped.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Tibet it grows in moist forests between 700-2,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves