Sibiricum Swallow-Wort (Cynanchum sibiricum)

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

Cynanchum sibiricum is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER. 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: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Seedpods. No further details but we assume that they need to be cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Seed. — Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; No further details but we assume that they need to be cooked.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; No further details are given, this could refer to the seedpod instead of the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

See below. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)