Tongjakkot
Lychnis cognata
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30-90 cm high. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 5-11 cm long by 1-4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In China it grows in northern regions on mountain slopes. It grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Korea, Russia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Lychnis fulgens Fischer var. cognata (Mxim.) Regel;