Tea-of-heaven
Platycrater arguta
Family: Hydrangeaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. The stems are erect of can lie along the ground and form roots at the nodes. The leaves are opposite and clasp the stem.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests and near streams between 400-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - tea