Scabious patrinia, Valerian, Golden lace
Patrinia scabiosifolia
Family: Caprifoliaceae
What it is like
A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 0.9-1.8 m high and spreads 45-60 cm wide. There a several stems from a central mound. These have a few leaves. The leaves are divided and have deep teeth. They are oblong to oval. The flowers are yellow and in open panicles at the ends of the stems.
There are 15 Patrinia species. They grow in temperate places. Also put in the family Valerianaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate climate plant. It grows on the edges of forests and in grassy areas between 400-2,600 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 5-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
The young plant, stem tips and flower buds are eaten steamed, fried, oil-roasted, preserved, in soups or parboiled and dried for later use.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mat'ari, Ominaesi, Pai Chiang