Ligularia hodgsonii

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are kidney shaped and 5-8 cm long by 5-13 cm wide. There are triangle shaped teeth along the edge. Most leaves are near the base.

There are about 150 Ligularia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows near stream banks between 900-2,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Britain, China, England, Himalayas, Japan, Mongolia, Russia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Senecio yesoensis Franch.; and others