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Udo (Aralia cordata)

Udo

Aralia cordata

EdibleZones 49herb

Aralia cordata is an upright herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 2 to 3 metres in height, native to Japan, Korea, Russian Far East, and eastern China. Its common names include spikenard, herbal aralia, udo, Japanese spikenard, and mountain asparagus. It is commonly found on the slopes of wooded embankments. Aralia cordata is a species of Aralia in the family Araliaceae.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

At a glance

Sunlight
Partial shade
Water need
Medium
Mature height
2 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 4–9
Layers
herb

Functional roles

food

Propagation

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When: Divide spring

Large perennial; blanched spring shoots taste of fennel and are eaten cooked or raw.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.