Vietnamese ginseng
Panax vietnamensis
Family: Araliaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
It is a priority under-utilised plant in Vietnam.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus K. Komatsu, S. Zhu & S. Q. ai;