Scorzonera divaricata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20-40 cm tall. The top of the root stock is branched and has the residue or leaf sheaths. There can be several stems. They are greyish green. They are frequently branched. The leaves on the stem are narrow and 2-10 mm long by 1-3 mm wide. There is usually a hook at the end.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In north China it grows in dry riverbeds and lowland sand dunes between 500-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Manchuria, Mongolia
How it is used for food
The woody tuberous roots and leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, root