Stauntonii Swallow-Wort (Cynanchum stauntonii)

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

Cynanchum stauntonii is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Along water edges where it is shady and damp. Sunny places in moist woodland, water-logged lands at low to moderate elevations. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)