Reynoutria sachalinensis

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Korea

How it is used for food

The young leaves are par boiled and eaten. The stem is peeled and the core eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Yohwattae, Yowattae

Synonyms

Fallopia sachalinensis (F.Schmidt) Ronse Decr.; Polygonum sachalinense F. Schmidt; Reynoutria brachyphylla (Honda) Nakai; Tiniaria sachalinensis (F. Schmidt) Janch.;