Nigana, Ssumbagwii
Ixeris dentata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia
How it is used for food
The whole young plants are eaten raw or used as a seasoning in vegetable dishes. The roots are boiled and eaten.
It is a cultivated crop in Korea.
Edible parts
Leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Lactuca thunbergii (A.Gray.) Maxim.;