Nolbunjandae
Adenophora divaricata

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A perennial herb. It grows 1 m tall. The roots can be 2-4 cm across. The leaves on the stem are arranged in rings of 3-5. They are 4-11 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. There are coarse teeth along the edge. The branches on the flowering stalks are in rings. The flowers are blue or pale purple.

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

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows best in a light rich slightly alkaline soil. It needs a sunny position. It does not like having its roots disturbed. In north China is grows on grassy slopes and in forests between 400-1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten cooked.

Edible parts

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

Synonyms

Adenophora polymorpha divaricata;