Polygalaceae FAMILY

Polygala japonica

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, at least one member of this genus is said to be poisonous in large quantities.

Botanical Description

Polygala japonica is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.20 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

HabitatGrassy slopes in lowland and hills all over Japan[ 58 Title Flora of Japan. (English translation) Publication Author Ohwi. G. Publisher Smithsonian Institution Year 1965 ISBN - Description The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader. ].