Polygonatum cyrtonema
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb. The rhizome can develop tubers. They are 1-2 cm thick. The stem is erect and 50-100 cm tall. There are 10-15 leaves. They are alternate. The leaves are sword shaped and 10-18 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. There are 2-7 flowers in a flat topped group.
Also put in the family Convallariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests and shaded slopes between 500-2,100 m above sea level
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The root or rhizome is cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Roots, rhizome
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Huabeimaoqi