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Calystegia hederacea (1 Page of 5) The Calystegia hederacea plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea, Manchuria. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Calystegia hederacea Family: Convolvulaceae Author: Wallich. Known Hazards: Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, at least some, if not all members of this genus are purgative[173], some caution is advised. Mature Height: 5 Mature Width: Habitat: Sunny grassy places and thickets in lowland and hills of C. and S. Japan[58].
Edible Uses: Root - cooked[105, 177], then washed and steamed. Considered to be very nutritious, it is rich in starch and sugar but it should not be eaten regularly[179].
Young shoots - cooked[105, 177].
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