Asian Plants

Wasabia Japonica, better known as wasabi, is a plant native to Japan that is harvested for its lumpy rhizome, which is predominately used as a popular sushi condiment. The plant grows only in damp areas, usually in streams or artificial w... READ MORE

Sansai is a Japanese term denoting mountain vegetables or edible wild plants which mark the beginning of spring in Japan. The vegetables and plants are foraged in the wild and they shouldn't be confused with the ones that are cultivated a... READ MORE

Curry leaves are leaves of the curry tree, which is native to India and Sri Lanka. The leaves are dark green in color, shiny, and aromatic, releasing a unique, nutty aroma when fried in oil. They are a staple of South Indian cuis... READ MORE

Dangshen (lat. Codonopsis pilosula) is a type of plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It's commonly used as a milder substitute for ginseng in herbal formulas. Dangshen is believed to have various health benefits, including boostin... READ MORE

Duruka, tebu telur, or pitpit (lat. Saccharum edule), is a perennial plant that typically grows in wet, damp soil and tropical environments. It is a tall, grass-like plant that belongs to the sugarcane species. ... READ MORE

A member of the mallow family, khobbeizeh is a wild green plant that has traditionally been harvested in the Middle East and Northern Africa. The name of this plant means mallow in Arabic, and it typically refers to little ma... READ MORE