Clematis angustifolia
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Virgin's Bower
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Description
A temperate herbaceous plant in the Ranunculaceae family with edible leaves that require careful preparation.
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Edible Uses
The leaves can be eaten after being boiled and soaked in several changes of water until the acrid taste is removed.
Traditional Uses
CAUTION: Most Clematis contain an irritant poison. The leaves need to be boiled and soaked in several changes of water until the acrid taste is gone. The leaves have turned yellow.
Known Hazards
Most Clematis species contain an irritant poison; leaves must be properly processed before consumption.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Notes
There are about 250 Clematis species.
References (1)
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