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Ulmus davidiana var. japonica

Family: Ulmaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in valleys and near streams. In northern China it grows below 2,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia


How it is used for food

The root is used in soups, porridge and in rice cakes.

Edible parts

Root, bark - drink


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Neureupnamu

Synonyms

Ulmus campestris var. japonica Rehder; Ulmus japonica (Rehder) Sarg.; Ulmus propinqua Koidz.; Ulmus wilsoniana C. K. Scneid.; and others