Picris divaricata

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 10-40 cm tall. It grows for a few years. There can be several stems. They have white hairs. The leaves at the base are narrowly oval and 3-10 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in grasslands on mountain slopes between 1,400-3,200 m above level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Leaves are available all year round.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hypochaeris mairei H. Lev.;