Convolvulus japonicus
Thunb.
Rose glorybind, Japanese bindweed
Convolvulaceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable, Root
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Description
A herbaceous bindweed in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) found in tropical regions and commercially cultivated as a vegetable.
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Edible Uses
The leafy shoots are eaten as a vegetable, and the roots are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The leafy shoots are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea,
Other Information
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Notes
There are 25 Calystegia species.
Synonyms
Calystegia japonica (Miq.) ChoisyIpomoea angustifolia
References (3)
- Kays, S. J., and Dias, J. C. S., 1995, Common Names of Commercially Cultivated Vegetables of the World in 15 languages. Economic Botany, Vol. 49, No. 2, pp. 115-152
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
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