Acanthopanax ricinifolium, Seem.; Sieb. & Zucc. (syn. Kalopanax pictus (Thunb.)(Nakai); Acer pictum, Thunb. [ACERACEAE ?). China: leafy shoots eaten. Vernacular name: Spiny Panax. Ref. READ.
Aralia cordata, Th. China: leaves eaten. Chemical composition - Protein = 1.1%. Fat = 0.42%. Carbohydrate (soluble) = 0.8%. Ash = 0.55%. Ref. READ.