Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Polygonum orientale

Uses

China: leaves, shoots and seeds eaten. Leaves are boiled or steamed. Manchuria: leaves eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.

Plant Classification Group:

Polygonaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- China
  - Manchuria

Plant References:

BARANOV
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