Polygonum sibiricum

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. The rhizomes are slender. The stems can lie along the ground. They are 25 cm tall. They branch from the base. The leaf blade is narrowly oval and 3-10 cm long by 2-15 mm wide. The fruit are dry and black and shiny. They are 3 sided.

There are about 50 Polygonum species.

Where it is found

It grows from sea level to 5,100 m above sea level. It grows in salty deserts and near salty lakes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Russia, Sikkim, Tajikistan, Tibet

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Polygonum arcticum Pall. ex Spreng.; and others