Apiaceae FAMILY

Cryptotaenia japonica

Edibility

4/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Cryptotaenia japonica is an evergreen perennial plant growing up to 100cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild and also commonly cultivated for food in parts of eastern Asia - it is sold in local markets. It also has medicinal uses.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - China, Japan.

HabitatWoodland in hills and mountains[ 52 Title Salads all the Year Round. Publication Author Larkcom. J. Publisher Hamlyn Year 1980 ISBN Description A good and comprehensive guide to temperate salad plants, with full organic details of cultivation. , 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. ].