Silky Wisteria (Wisteria venusta)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Wisteria venusta is a deciduous Climber growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. Some caution is advised, see notes on toxicity at the top of the page. Young leaves - cooked. — Some caution is advised, see notes on toxicity at the top of the page.; Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Clambering over cliffs and trees on woodland edges in mountains and hills. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)