Buchananiana Clematis (Clematis buchananiana)

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

Clematis buchananiana is a deciduous Climber growing to 6 m (19ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tender young leaves - coked as a vegetable. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. The plant is used in Nepal to make marcha, a fermented cake from which an alcoholic beverage is distilled. — Tender young leaves - coked as a vegetable.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; The plant is used in Nepal to make marcha, a fermented cake from which an alcoholic beverage is distilled.

Habitat & North American Range

Warm broad-leaved to cool mixed forests, forest margins, generally growing on small trees and bushes, occasionally over rocks along the sides of streams at elevations of 460 - 3650 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)