Cryptotaenia japonica

Life-forms

Classification System: APG IV

Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Eudicots
Cladus: Core eudicots
Cladus: Asterids
Cladus: Campanulids
Ordo: Apiales

Familia: Apiaceae
Subfamilia: Apioideae
Tribus: Oenantheae
Genus: Cryptotaenia
Species: Cryptotaenia japonica
Name

Cryptotaenia japonica Hassk., 1855
Synonyms

Cryptotaenia canadensis f. atropurpurea (Makino) Yonek.
Cryptotaenia canadensis subsp. japonica (Hassk.) Hand.-Mazz.
Cryptotaenia canadensis var. japonica (Hassk.) Makino
Cryptotaenia canadensis f. warabiana (Makino) Yonek.
Cryptotaenia japonica var. dissecta Yabe
Cryptotaenia japonica f. pinnatisecta S.L. Liou
Deringa dissecta (Yabe) Koso-Pol.
Deringa japonica (Hassk.) Koso-Pol.

Distribution
Native distribution areas:
References

Hasskarl, J.C., Retzia sive Observationes Botanicae, quas in Primis in Horto Botanico Bogoriensi Mensibus Februario ad Juliaum 1855 Fecit J. K. Hasskarl. Pugillus Primus. Batavia [Jakarta] 1:113. 1855

Links

Hassler, M. 2018. Cryptotaenia japonica. World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World In: Roskovh, Y., Abucay, L., Orrell, T., Nicolson, D., Bailly, N., Kirk, P., Bourgoin, T., DeWalt, R.E., Decock, W., De Wever, A., Nieukerken, E. van, Zarucchi, J. & Penev, L., eds. 2018. Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life. Published on the internet. Accessed: 2018 Aug. 24. Reference page.
International Plant Names Index. 2018. Cryptotaenia japonica. Published online. Accessed: Aug. 24 2018.
The Plant List 2013. Cryptotaenia japonica in The Plant List Version 1.1. Published on the internet. Accessed: 2018 Aug. 24.
Tropicos.org 2018. Cryptotaenia japonica. Missouri Botanical Garden. Published on the internet. Accessed: 2018 Aug. 24.
USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network. Cryptotaenia japonica in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Accessed: 07-Oct-06.

Vernacular names
Deutsch: Mitsuba
English: Mitsuba, Japanese Wild Parsley, Honeywort, San Ip, San Ye Qin

Cryptotaenia japonica, also called East Asian wildparsley,[2] Japanese cryptotaenia,[3] Japanese honewort,[3] white chervil[4] mitsuba,[5] Japanese wild parsley, stone parsley, honeywort, san ip, trefoil, and san ye qin (from Chinese: 三叶芹; pinyin: sānyè qín) is a plant species native to Japan, Korea, and China.[6] The plant is edible and is commonly used as a garnish and root vegetable in Japan,[7] and other Asian countries.[8]
Culinary uses
Illustration from the Japanese agricultural encyclopedia Seikei Zusetsu (1804)

Cryptotaenia japonica is raised as a seasoning (similar to angelica). Like parsley, the flavor is clean and refreshing with a slightly bitter taste which some describe as celery-like. The sprouts are used in salads and soup.

In Japan, it is commonly used as a garnish in soups or atop entrees or as a sushi ingredient. The white stems are blanched while they're tender, and have a taste similar to coriander.[9] Two main regional varieties exist, the green Kansai type, and the white Kantō type.[9]
Nutritional benefits

Mitsuba's dark green leaves, stems, and pods have an extensive nutritional profile, including high levels of calcium and vitamin C.
References

The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 19 July 2016
Korea National Arboretum (2015). English Names for Korean Native Plants (PDF). Pocheon: National Arboretum. p. 426. ISBN 978-89-97450-98-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2016 – via Korea Forest Service.
"Cryptotaenia japonica". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Hurst, Kim (2015). Hidden Histories Herbs - The Secret Properties of 150 Plants. London: Timber Press. p. 56. ISBN 9781604696189.
Plants for a Future, retrieved 12 May 2016
Flora of China Vol. 14 Page 80, 鸭儿芹 ya er qin, Cryptotaenia japonica Hasskarl, Retzia. 1: 113. 1855.
"Gardening Articles :: Edibles :: Herbs :: National Gardening Association". garden.org. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
"Cryptotaenia japonica f. atropurpurea - Plant Finder". missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
Sanderson, Helen; Renfrew, Jane M. (2005). Prance, Ghillean; Nesbitt, Mark (eds.). The Cultural History of Plants. Routledge. p. 107. ISBN 0415927463.