Tianmendong, Heaven's Gate Winter
Asparagus lucidus
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
It has woody stems which bend. They can be 3 m high.
The roots are used in medicine as well as famine food. There are between 160-300 Asparagus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Roots