''Codonopsis lanceolata'', also called deodeok or lance asiabell, is a flowering plant native to East Asia (

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n Far East). It is a variety of

bonnet bellflower ''Codonopsis'' is a genus of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. As currently recognized, ''Codonopsis'' includes two other groups sometimes separated as distinct genera, i.e. ''Campanumoea'' and ''Leptocodon.'' The enlarged genus ''Codo ...

Description

It is a hardy perennial climber that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has bell-shaped flowers that are purple inside and bloom from August to September. The seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are hermaphroditic and are pollinated by bees and wasps. File:Codonopsis lanceolata (seeds).jpg, Seeds File:Deodeok.png, Roots

Cultivation

It grows in moist areas in woodland on low hills or mountains at an elevation of 2001600m. The plant grows best in light and medium-well drained soils with plenty of moisture with a neutral to acidic pH and in full sun to semi-shade. The leaves and roots of the plant are edible raw or cooked. The plant has many medical uses and is used to treat lung abscesses, milk-flow obstruction and inflamed boils, among many others. Slugs and snails eat young shoots. The plant is propagated by seed that are surface-sown onto ericaceous compost. Division is also possible, although great care must be taken as the plant is intolerant of root disturbance. The plant is grown commercially in

Hoengseong Hoengseong County is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The roots of ''Codonopsis lanceolata'' ( ko, deodeok, script=Latn), a bonnet bellflower species, play an important role in local agriculture. The Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, a ...

County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, where it is an important part of the local agriculture. However, many South Koreans grow a small amount in personal gardens.

Uses

Culinary

Korea

The roots of ''deodeok'' (), are used in

Korean cuisine Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient agricultural and nomadic traditions in Korea and southern Manchuria, Korean cuisine reflects a complex interaction of the natural envi ...

. They are eaten both fresh and cooked. Grilled marinated ''deodeok'', called ''deodeok-

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'', is often served as a vegetarian main dish. ''Deodeok'' can be pan-fried as '' jeon'', pickled as

kimchi ''Kimchi'' (; ko, 김치, gimchi, ), is a traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish. A wide selection of seasonings are used, including ''gochugaru'' (Korean chili powder), sprin ...

, or used in fusion dishes such as salads. File:Deodeok (Codonopsis lanceolata).jpg, Washed and peeled ''deodeok'' File:Deodeok (Codonopsis lanceolata) gui.jpg, ''Deodeok-

'' (grilled ''deodeok'') File:Deodeok yuja salad.jpg, ''Deodeok'' salad with ''

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'' dressing File:Deodeok kimchi (Codonopsis lanceolata).jpg, ''Deodeok-

Medicinal

''Codonopsis lanceolata'' is also used as a natural medicine.

References

External links

''Codonopsis lanceolata'' page
Campanuloideae Korean vegetables {{Campanulaceae-stub