Leibnitzia anandria
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It comes in two forms. The young plant in spring has leaves in a ring at the base. The leaves are oval and 2-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. Underneath they have spines. They are heart shaped at the base and there are teeth along the edge.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on mountain slopes and valleys between 600-2,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or boiled in water.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mumeicidei