Potentilla coriandrifolia var. dumosa
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A herb. The stems are low and tufted. The leaflets are usually in 2-3 pairs. The flowers are in groups or 1-3. The petals are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China. It grows in alpine meadows and rock crevices between 3,300-4,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tibet
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked by boiling then eaten.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Zumuyasha