Clematis maximowicziana
Franch. & Sav.
Sweet autumn clematis
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Description
A climbing plant in the family Ranunculaceae found in temperate regions. Young leaves, buds, and flowers are edible after proper preparation.
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Edible Uses
Young leaves are eaten boiled or stir-fried after parboiling. Young buds are prepared similarly or pickled in vinegar. Flowers are edible.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves after parboiling are eaten boiled or stir-fried. The young buds are used similarly or pickled in vinegar. The flowers are edible. CAUTION: Most Clematis contain an irritant poison.
Known Hazards
Most Clematis contain an irritant poison.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan,
Also Known As
Senin-so
References (3)
- Enum. pl. Jap. 2:261. 1878
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 190
- Tanaka,
