Trichotoma Clematis (Clematis trichotoma)

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

Clematis trichotoma is a deciduous Climber growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). It is in flower from June to July. 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: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Young leaves - cooked.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Open woodland and shrubberies, generally of deciduous and evergreen genera such as Rhododendron, Acer, Betula, Quercus and Deutzia species. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)