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Calystegia japonica Japanese bindweed (1 Page of 5) The Calystegia japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Japanese bindweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. subvolubilis. non Don. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Calystegia japonica Common Name: Japanese bindweed Family: Convolvulaceae Author: Choisy. Known Hazards: This species is said to be purgative[173], some caution is advised. Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: Habitat: Sunny grassy places and thickets in lowland all over Japan[58].
Edible Uses: Root - cooked[105, 177, 179]. Said to be purgative[179].
Young shoots - cooked[105, 177, 179].
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