O-ukogi
Eleutherococcus divaricatus

Family: Araliaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea

How it is used for food

The leaves are partly boiled and then dried for use as a winter vegetable. It is also used for seasoning sake wine. The dried leaves are used as a tea substitute.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acanthopanax divaricatus (Siebold & Zucc.) Seem.; Panax divaricatus Siebold & Zucc.; and others