Flagellaris Celastrus (Celastrus flagellaris)

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

Celastrus flagellaris is a deciduous Climber growing to 7.5 m (24ft 7in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains in S. Japan. Valley, forest on riverside, thickets and sunny slopes in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)