Pouzolzia sanguinea var. elegans

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are oval or diamond shaped. They are 1-4 cm long by 0.7-3 cm wide. There are 3-8 teeth towards the end.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

The young leaves and stems are cooked in soup.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gus-li-thmah

Synonyms

Pouzolzia elegans Wedd.; Pouzolzia elegans var. delavayi (Gagnep.) W. T. Wang; Pouzolzia elegans var. formosana H. L. Li; Pouzolzia elegantula W. W. Sm. & Jeffrey;