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Japanese honewort
Scientific Name: Cryptotaenia japonica
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Japanese Honewort: A Delicate Herb
Japanese Honewort, scientifically known as Cryptotaenia japonica, is a versatile plant also recognized by several other common names.
- Scientific Name: Cryptotaenia japonica
- Common Names: Honewort, Japanese Honewort, Japanese Parsley, Mitsuba, Japanese Wild Parsley, Trefoil
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Apiaceae (also known as Umbelliferae)
- Synonyms: C. canadense japonica, C canadensis var japonica, Deringa dissecta, D. japonica
Distribution and Habitat
This plant occurs in northern temperate regions and montane tropical Africa.
Morphology and Growth Habits
Cryptotaenia japonica is described as belonging to a genus of annuals and perennials.
Traditional Uses
Mitsuba is a key ingredient in Japanese cuisine and is used as a potherb.