Polygonatum megaphyllum
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb. The rhizome is 3-6 mm thick. The stem is arching over and 15-30 cm long. There are 5 or 6 leaves that are alternate. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-8 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are hairy on both surfaces. The flowers hang down.
Also put in the family Convallariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests and on grassy slopes between 1,700-2,500 m above sea level. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The rhizome is roasted as a snack and eaten as a famine food.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Yuzhu, Yuzhushen