Asparagaceae FAMILY

Polygonatum lasianthum

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, some members of this genus have poisonous fruits and seeds.

Botanical Description

Polygonatum lasianthum is a herbaceous perennial plant growing from a rhizomatous rootstock. It produces a cluster of unbranched, ascending stems around 30 - 60cm tall[ 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. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Japan, Korea.

HabitatThin woods in low mountains and hills[ 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. ].