Orostachys malacophylla
Family: Crassulaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a ring of leaves 4-15 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-7 cm long by 1-3 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in rock crevices between 1,200-1,800 m above sea level in northern China. In Inner Mongolia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia
How it is used for food
The tender leaves are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Muur in himusu, Suan ta
Synonyms
Cotyledon malacophylla Pall.; Orostachys malacophylla subsp. malacophylla; Sedum malacophyllum (Pall.) Steud.; Umbilicus malacophyllus (Pall.) DC.;