Clematis maximowicziana

Franch. & Sav.

Sweet autumn clematis

RanunculaceaeLeavesFlowersPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Clematis maximowicziana
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Clematis maximowicziana
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(c) Sandy Wolkenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Clematis maximowicziana
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(c) Sandy Wolkenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY)

What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves, Flowers

Young leaves are eaten boiled or stir-fried after parboiling. Young buds are prepared similarly or pickled in vinegar. Flowers are edible.

Known Hazards

Most Clematis contain an irritant poison.

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

Asia, Japan,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

How to Identify

A climbing plant in the family Ranunculaceae found in temperate regions. Young leaves, buds, and flowers are edible after proper preparation.

Names & Synonyms

Senin-so

References (3)
  • Enum. pl. Jap. 2:261. 1878
  • Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 190
  • Tanaka,

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