Dendropanax

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Also known as Maple Lotus Pear or Duckfoot Vegetable (referring to the tender leaves that emerge in April and May each year), it is an evergreen tree or shrub belonging to the Araliaceae family. There are 16 species in China, with only one found in Zhejiang. Dendropanax contains various amino acids and trace elements needed by the human body; it also includes carotene, vitamin B2, C, E, and others that promote children's brain development and delay brain cell aging; it is rich in dietary fiber. It has health benefits such as dispelling wind-dampness, promoting blood circulation, and relaxing tendons. Regular consumption may help relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, muscle pain, sprains, and more. Dendropanax is fragrant, tender, crispy, and refreshing, and can be stir-fried, used in soups, or served cold. Among folk recipes, there are cold mixed Dendropanax, garlic mashed Dendropanax, shredded meat with Dendropanax, Dendropanax stewed with old duck, and Dendropanax spare ribs soup. (Qingyuan)