Litsea chunii
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A shrub that loses its leaves during the year. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are alternate and oval or sword shaped and 2-9 cm long by 1-4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on sunny mountain sides and beside streams between 1,500-3,400 m above sea level in southern China. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
In southern China plants flower in March to April.