Codonopsis ovata Benth.

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It has a fleshy root. It grows 20 cm high and spreads 25 cm wide. The stem is scaly. The branching shoots bear small leaves. The leaves are hairy. The flowers are nodding. The flowers are blue with purple veins. They are bell shaped.

It is a temperate plant. It grows in grassy spots with sandy or stony soils. It grows between 3000-4300 m altitudes. It is best in light to medium well-drained soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost and damaged by drought.

The roots are used for an edible flour. They are eaten raw or cooked.

Plants can be grown by seeds.