Spring elm, White elm
Ulmus propinqua
Family: Ulmaceae
What it is like
A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 10-20 m tall. The young branches are densely hairy. The leaves are oval and 3-9 cm long. They have double teeth. The flowers occur before the leaves. The flowers are in groups. The fruit is a seed with wings 7-15 mm long.
Where it is found
It grows in the eastern forests in Manchuria.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Manchuria
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten. The young fruits that attain full size are steamed with flour then seasoned with salt and sesame oil and garlic added. CAUTION: It is reported to be toxic.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Yushu