Panax japonicus var. major
Family: Araliaceae
What it is like
A herb. The rootstocks are narrow. The leaflets are not divided. Probably now Panax bipinnatifidus.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests between 1,700-3,600 m above sea level. It grows in Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Tibet, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The rhizomes are cooked with meat and eaten as a tonic. The young stems and leaves are eaten fresh or cooked in stir fries.
Edible parts
Roots, rhizomes, stems, leaves
How it is grown
In Yunnan leaves are available in May and June and rhizomes in July and August.
Its other names
Local names
Gedeqi