Stellera chamaejasme
Family: Thymelaeaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20-50 cm tall. It has a woody rhizome and several stems. The leaves are alternate and 1.2-2.8 cm long by 0.3-1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In China it grows between 2,600-4,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, Tibet
How it is used for food
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Stellera bodinieri H. Lev.; and others