Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa

Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa Kitag. is a species in the genus Spuriopimpinella''. It is a scented plant with saw-toothed, oval leaves, which bears white flowers between June and August, and edible baby leaves.

Culinary use

Like many other species belonging to the family Apiaceae, chamnamul has aromatic leaves and is used as a culinary herb.

Korea

In Korean cuisine, the smooth leaves and crunchy stems of young chamnamul are served fresh or balanced as a spring namul. In North Korea, chamnamul-kimchi is a popular dish, known as one of Kim Il Sung's favourites. Recently in South Korea, chamnamul is one of the ingredients that frequently feature in Korean-style western food recipes, such as chamnamul pasta or chamnamul pesto.