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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

Synonyms