Osmorhiza aristata (, Japanese: 藪人参) is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Osmorhiza, in the family Apiaceae. It is native to East Asia.
Description The stems are upright, reaching a height of , and the leaves, which are oval and have serrated edges, are long.
The flowering season is from April to July, and it is pollinated by insects. The seeds of the perennial plant ripen from June to July.
Distribution The plant is endemic to Eastern Asia, particularly China, Korea and Japan, where it grows on the sides of mountains and stream banks at elevations between , shaded by bushes and other plants.
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