Sanicula astrantiifolia

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 20-70 cm tall. The taproot is short and stout. The stems are erect and divided 2-4 times. There are several leaves at the base. The leaf stalks are 5-16 cm long. The leaves are round or kidney shaped and 2-8 cm long by 3-14 cm wide. They are divided into 3 lobes. There are teeth around the edge. There are about 10 flowers in a flat topped group. The fruit is a flattened round shape with short bristles.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The plant is stir fried and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

In Yunnan it flowers and fruits in July to October.

Its other names

Local names

Xiao hei yao

Synonyms

Sanicula potaninii Bobrov;