Petasites rubellus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems are 5-25 cm tall. The leaves at the base are small and have long leaf stalks. They are kidney shaped and 4-5 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. They are pale green underneath. The stem leaves are oval or sword shaped and 2 cm long by 1 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in alpine regions on the edges of forests between 1,800-2,800 m above sea level in north China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia

How it is used for food

The rhizome is used in brewing.

Edible parts

Rhizome

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gaemeowi

Synonyms

Nardosmia laevigata var. subfaeminea DC.; Nardosmia saxatilis Turcz.; Tussilago rubella J. F. Gmel.; Tussilago saxatilis Turcz. ex DC.;