Amplexicaule Swallow-Wort (Cynanchum amplexicaule)

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

Cynanchum amplexicaule is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain slopes, grasslands and maritime dunes from sea level to elevations of 1000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)