Clematis angustifolia

Jacq.

Virgin's Bower

RanunculaceaeLeavesPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Clematis angustifolia
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Clematis angustifolia
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves

The leaves can be eaten after being boiled and soaked in several changes of water until the acrid taste is removed.

Known Hazards

Most Clematis species contain an irritant poison; leaves must be properly processed before consumption.

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

Asia, China,

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 temperate herbaceous plant in the Ranunculaceae family with edible leaves that require careful preparation.

Notes

There are about 250 Clematis species.

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