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Salvia trijuga

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are 30-60 cm tall. The leaves can have 5 leaflets. The flowers are purple with yellow spots.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Yunnan. It grows between 1,900-3,900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet


How it is used for food

The roots are boiled in water.

Edible parts

Roots


How it is grown


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