Aralia cordata is an upright herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 2 to 3 metres (6.6 to 9.8 ft) in height, native to Japan, Korea, Russian Far East, and eastern China. Its common names include spikenard, [1] herbal aralia, [2] udo (from Japanese: ウド), [3] Japanese spikenard, [3] and mountain asparagus. [3] .

Jul 9, 2014 · Udo (Aralia cordata) may be one of the largest vegetables you will ever grow in your garden. It is a herbaceous perennial, dying right down to the ground every year, then growing to over two metres in height in the summer, so the spring growth is truly spectacular.

Udo (Aralia cordata) is a herbaceous perennial native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, where it is prevalent. It’s part of the Ariliaceae family, making it a relative of ginseng. This large plant can reach up to 10 feet tall in shaded areas of …

Aralia cordata, commonly known as Japanese spikenard, mountain asparagus or udo, is a thornless, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial that typically grows somewhat rapidly to 3-6’ tall and as wide in a single season. It is native to shady parts of forested areas and grassy slopes in Japan, Korea and east-central to southern China.

Apr 16, 2008 · One of the great leafy vegetables from Japan that is a rare sight in American gardens is the Udo. This will be a starting look into the plant, how to grow it, and how to prepare it for consumption.

Herb: Udo Latin name: Aralia cordata Synonyms: Aralia edulis, Aralia nutans Family: Araliaceae (Ginseng Family) Medicinal use of Udo: The root is sometimes used in China as a substitute for ginseng (Panax species). It is said to be analgesic, antiinflammatory, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, stimulant, stomachic and tonic.

Aralia cordata, also known as Herb Aralia, Udo or Japanese Spikenard, is an important plant native to Japan, Korea and parts of China. It is known for its health benefits and is often used in traditional Eastern medicine.

Udo, Aralia cordata, Japanese Spikenard, Mountain Spikenard, Mountain Asparagus, Jiu Yan Du Huo. Native to Japan, Korea and China, this ginseng relative and cousin to our local California spikenard can be found growing along the forested banks above creeks and waterways.

Jun 20, 2018 · You don’t see udo (Aralia cordata) very often in the UK. Its a huge Asian perennial ‘vegetable’ that grows to two to three metres in height. It’s also called Japanese Spikenard because of the spiky bristles on the shoots. Being deciduous, it dies down in winter and its shoots re-appear in spring.

Mar 24, 2016 · Udo (Aralia cordata) is spikenard. It is grown here in Tokyo in the area where we live. It is grown underground and the spears are white or with a hint of green. There is even a character, Udora, for udo in Tachikawa. While most characters strive …