Sanicula tuberculata
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 12-15 cm tall. It has a taproot. The stem is erect and un-branched. There are several leaves at the base. The leaf stalks are 5-1 5 cm long. The leaves are heart shaped or kidney shaped and 2-4 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. They have 3 parts. There are irregular teeth towards the ends. There are about 20 male flowers in a group and 3 female flowers.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in wet valleys and swamps in north China between 200-600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves