Polygonatum acuminatifolium
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a rhizome 4 mm thick. The stem is erect and 20-30 cm tall. There are 4-5 leaves. They are alternate. The leaves are oval and 5-9 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. There are 2 flowers on a flowering stalk. The flowers hang down.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests in north China between 1,100-1,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Korea, Russia
How it is used for food
The roots or rhizome are steamed or roasted and eaten as a snack. The shoots are eaten raw in salads or pickled. They are also eaten cooked in soups or fried.
Edible parts
Root, shoot