Ulmus campestris
Uses
China: leaves boiled then eaten with oil and salt. Inner bark is removed, powdered, steamed and eaten. The seeds are eaten, but reportedly cause drowsiness, if consumed in excess.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- L.
- Misc:
- Chemical composition (seeds): Protein = 34%. Carbohydrate = 17%. Fat = 28.2%. Ash = 5%. The inner bark is rich in bassorin and lime. Characteristically mucilaginous.