Ophiorrhiza medogensis
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It grows 60 cm tll. The stems have a brown coating. The leaves are in unequal pairs. The leaves are an oval or sword shape. They are 6-14 cm long by 2.2-5.5 cm wide. There are many flowers in a congested group. The capsules are 5 mm long by 10 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Plant, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ming-zi-ma-mu