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General Information

Peucedanum terebinthaceum is a perennial plant that can grow up to 60cm tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. The leaves are sometimes sold in local food markets[].

Known Hazards

Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, skin contact with the sap of a number of members in this genus is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[, ]. They are also said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[].

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.

Habitat

Meadows, shrubs, pine and broad-leaved forests and stony slopes[]. Mixed forests, forest margins, scrub and grassy slopes at elevations of 200 - 1200 metres in China[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.60 m
Pollinators	Insects
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position[].
Suitable for group plantings in the wild garden[].

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked[]. Used as 'namul' in Korea - this is a cooked side dish prepared by steaming or blanching the vegetables, placing them in small serving bowls with sesame oil seasoning and serving them at room temperature[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe if this is possible otherwise in early spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.