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General Information

Adenophora divaricata is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a single, unbranched stem up to 100cm tall from a thickened rootstock that is 15 - 35mm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. The leaves are often sold in local food markets in Korea[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - Russian Far East, northern China, Japan, Korea.

Habitat

Mountains, C. Japan[]. Deciduous forests and sunny grassy slopes, or on rocks at elevations of 300 - 1,700 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus are usually reliably hardy at temperatures down to at least -15°c, perhaps even lower if the soil is well-drained[].
Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position[, ].
Intolerant of root disturbance[].
The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants[].

Edible Uses

Young leaves - cooked[, ].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[]. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting[]. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty[]. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°c[]. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young.
Basal cuttings in spring[].