Polygonatum punctatum

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a rhizome 1-1.5 cm thick with dense fleshy roots. The stems arch over. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 6-14 cm long by 1.5-5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Nepal

How it is used for food

The young leaves or shoots are used as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Shoots, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Thulo khirimla

Synonyms

Convallaria punctata Wall.; Diporopsis mairei H. Lev.; Polygonatum anomalum Hua; and others