Apiifolia Clematis (Clematis apiifolia)

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

Clematis apiifolia is a deciduous Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - cooked and used as a vegetable. Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. The dried leaves are a tea substitute. The roasted leaves are used according to another report. — Young shoots - cooked and used as a vegetable.; Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; The dried leaves are a tea substitute.; The roasted leaves are used according to another report.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets in lowland and foothills, C. and S. Japan. Forests, grassy slopes and along the sides of streams at elevations of 100 - 2300 metres in China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)