Polygonatum stenophyllum
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb. The rhizome is 4-6 mm thick. The stem is erect and 60-110 cm tall. There are many leaves in rings of 4-6. They do not have a stalk. The leaves are sword shaped and 6-10 vm long by 3-8 mm wide. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Korea, Russia
How it is used for food
The rhizome is cooked by steaming or roasting and eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Rhizome