Dependens Celastrus (Celastrus dependens)

Family: Celastraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Celastrus dependens is a deciduous Climber. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The young flowers are used as a vegetable. — The young flowers are used as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Open moist places to elevations of 300 metres in Nepal. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)