Sakir
Gentiana leucomelaena
Family: Gentianaceae
What it is like
A herb that grows each year from seed. It grows 2-10 cm tall. The stems can lie along the ground. The leaves at the base wither early. These leaves are oval and 5-8 mm long by 2-3 mm wide. There are 3-5 pairs of leaves on the stem. They are oval and 3-9 mm logn by 1-2 mm wide. There are a few flowers. They are blue or white.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows along streams and in damp and alpine meadows between 1,900-5,000 m above sea level in China. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Northeastern India, NW India, Pakistan, Russia, Sikkim, Tajikistan, Tibet
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves