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Aralia cordata, commonly known as Japanese spikenard or udo (ウド) in Japan, is a large, herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It is grown both as a culinary vegetable and an ornamental plant due to its striking foliage and tall growth habit.
Family: Araliaceae
Common Names: Japanese spikenard, udo (Japanese), mountain asparagus
Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter and regrows in spring. Grows rapidly to a height of 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5–8 ft).
Stems: Thick, succulent, and green with purple tinges; hollow and fleshy, somewhat resembling bamboo or asparagus.
Leaves: Very large (up to 1 meter across), compound-pinnate with serrated edges. The foliage is light to medium green, with a lush, tropical appearance.
Flowers: Tiny, creamy-white flowers in large terminal umbels (up to 30 cm across) that bloom in late summer to early autumn.
Fruit: Small, black or purplish berries; not edible and mildly toxic to humans.
Native Range: Japan, Korea, and parts of eastern China.
Preferred Conditions: Moist, fertile, well-drained soils in partial to full shade; thrives in woodland gardens.
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8; very cold-hardy and robust.
Young shoots and stems are harvested in spring and eaten as a vegetable in Japanese cuisine.
Typically peeled and blanched to remove bitterness.
Used in salads, stir-fries, pickles, and soups; has a mild, slightly aromatic flavor.
The blanched form (grown in darkness to produce tender, pale shoots) is considered a delicacy.
Impressive foliage and rapid growth make it suitable for tropical-looking gardens in temperate regions.
Sometimes grown in large containers or as a focal point in shaded garden areas.
Related to ginseng and other medicinal Araliaceae plants, though Aralia cordata is not typically used medicinally in modern herbalism.
| Size | 1 Litre, 2 Litre, 3 Litre, 5 Litre |
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