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