Paniculatum Swallow-Wort (Cynanchum paniculatum)

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

Cynanchum paniculatum is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to August. 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. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - boiled. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy slopes in hills and mountains all over Japan. Sunny meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)