Tanpungch'wi
Ainsliaea acerifolia
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 40-80 cm tall. The leaves are grouped near the middle part of the stem. The leaves are almost round and divided like fingers on a hand. It is 5-14 cm tall by 6-18 cm wide. The flowers are in spikes of 3 flowers.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in north China in forests between 300-500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The young leaves eaten in salads and with cooked vegetables.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Danpungchwi