Polygonatum oppositifolium
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb. The rhizome is branched and it forms tubers. It grows 60 cm high. The stems arch over. The leaves are leathery and deep green. They are 6-11 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. There are 3-5 flowers in a group. The flowers are greenish.
Also put in the family Convallariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on rocks in rain forests between 1,800-2,200 m above sea level in Tibet. Melbourne Botanical gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim, Tibet
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable. They are used in soup. The rhizomes are roasted.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ren-gyi-tsong, Tse-met-che