English: Japanese Honewort.
Family:
Apiaceae.
Region: East Asia, Japan, Korea, China.
Habitat: Prefers shaded or partially shaded woodland areas and moist, well-drained soils.
Use: culinary, young leaves and stems; medicinal, as digestive aid, anti-inflammatory; ornamental, for its attractive foliage.
BotanyHerb; perennial.
Root: fibrous root system.
Leaves: compound, typically trifoliate; serrated edges; bright green color.
Inflorescence: umbels.
Flowers: small; white or pale pink.
Pollination: bees, butterflies, other insects.