Berberidaceae FAMILY

Podophyllum pleianthum

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

We have seen no reports of toxicity for this species but all parts of the plant, except the fully ripe fruit, are almost certainly poisonous[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Botanical Description

Podophyllum pleianthum is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.30 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - C. and South-eastern China.

HabitatValleys and hillsides under shrubs, on wet slopes and moist places below 1500 metres.