Sagittata Tinospora (Tinospora sagittata)

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

Tinospora sagittata is an evergreen Perennial Climber growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from October to November. 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, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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

Habitat & North American Range

Shady and damp places between rock crevices on hillsides. Forests and grasslandin south and western China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)