Cryptotaenia japonica
About
Cryptotaenia japonica, commonly called mitsuba, Japanese wild parsley and Japanese honewort among other names, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the celery family native to Japan, Korea and China. The plant is edible and is commonly used as a garnish and root vegetable in Japan, and other Asian countries. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of Cryptotaenia canadensis as Cryptotaenia canadensis subsp. japonica.
- Family
- Apiaceae
How to use it
Japanese honewort is not only edible but also serves as a flavorful garnish in various dishes. Its leaves can be used fresh in salads or cooked in soups, while the roots can be prepared as a vegetable. This plant is a great addition to your garden if you're interested in enhancing your culinary repertoire with unique flavors.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Japanese honewort is edible and commonly used as a garnish and root vegetable in Japan and other Asian countries. Its unique flavor can enhance salads, soups, and various dishes, making it a delightful addition to your culinary creations. If you're looking to experiment with new flavors, consider incorporating this herb into your next meal!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cryptotaenia japonica
- Slug
- cryptotaenia-japonica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Cryptotaenia
- Species
- japonica
- Wikidata QID
- Q1352532
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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