Plantago cavaleriei

Family: Plantaginaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has several fibrous roots. The leaves are at the base. The leaf stalk is 5-12 cm long. The leaves are broadly oval and 3-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The base is rounded or wedge shaped.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

The plant is washed, blanched and then stir fried.

Edible parts

Plant, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ming-tha-lis-mangs

Synonyms

Plantago gigas var. cavalerei (H. Lev.) H. Lev.; Plantago schneideri Pilg.; Plantago schneideri var. delicatior Pilg.;