Moshidae, Panicled lady bells
Adenophora remotiflora

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1 m high. The leaves on the stem have leaf stalks. The leaves are oval and 5-13 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The flowers are blue.

There are about 40 Adenophora species. They are temperate plants.

Where it is found

It grows best in a light rich slightly alkaline soil. It needs a sunny position. It does not like having its roots disturbed.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia

How it is used for food

The root is eaten raw or cooked. The young shoots are eaten cooked. They are fried and eaten in soup. The root is often cooked with 2 changes of water.

Edible parts

Root, leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed. Seeds germinate in 1-3 months at 10°C. They can be transplanted or sown direct. Plants can also be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Tu dang shen, Uhilahu nogug-a, Wai bo cai

Synonyms

Adenophora remotifolia (Miq.);