Parnassia wightiana
Family: Celastraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. There are 2-4 stems and they are 18-24 cm long. There are 2-5 leaves at the base and one on the stem.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In southern China is grows in open valley forests between 600-2,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Xinyecao