| Aralia cordata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Aralia |
| Species: | A. cordata
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| Binomial name | |
| Aralia cordata | |
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] It is commonly found on the slopes of wooded embankments. Aralia cordata is a species of Aralia in the family Araliaceae.
The plant yields new shoots every spring, which are blanched and then eaten as a vegetable. In Korea, the dried root of the plant has been traditionally used as medicine. The young shoots have a strong yet pleasant distinct aromatic flavor. In addition to food and medicinal use, the plant is cultivated as an ornamental.[3]
- ^ "Taxon: Aralia cordata Thunb". GRIN. National Plant Germplasm System. 11 February 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Aralia cordata Thunb". Ulleung Natural Plant. Ulleung County. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d Kitsteiner, John (November 25, 2013). "Permaculture Plants: Udo". Temperate Climate Permaculture. TCpermaculture.com. Retrieved 2013-12-07.