Maianthemum fuscum

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 25-50 cm tall. It has a creeping rhizome. This is 1 cm thick. There are 4-9 leaves. The leaves are oval to oblong and 8-17 cm long by 3-6.5 cm wide. The base is rounded. Flowers occur singly. The fruit are red berries when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled or stir-fried.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dong

Synonyms

Smilacina fusca Wall.; and others