Maianthemum forrestii
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 50-80 cm tall. The stems are smooth. There are 6-9 leaves. They are narrowly oval and 11-17 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. The base is heart shaped and clasps the stem. There are many flowers in a group but the flowers occur individually. They are green-yellow but with a purple tinge.
Also put in the family Convallariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests between 2,800-3,200 m above sea level. It grows in Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The young shoots and leaves are cooked and eaten in stir fries or added to soups.
Plants are commonly used.
Edible parts
Shoots, leaves
How it is grown
In Yunnan leaves are harvested in May and June.
Its other names
Local names
Zhyyecai, Nibai