Ligusticum daucoides
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20-50 cm tall. The root is stout and 4-10 cm long by 1.5 cm across. It has a single stem with 2 or 3 branches. It has the remains of the leaf sheaths at the base. The leaf stalks at the base are 8-18 cm long. The leaves are oval and 8-20 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They are divided 3 or 4 times. The leaves on the stem do not have stalks and sheath the stem.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China. It grows in alpine scrub and meadows between 2,600-4,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The plant is used in stir fries and added to soups.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Riqincai