Calystegia sepium Hedge bindweed (Convolvulaceae)

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Calystegia sepium
Hedge bindweed
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The Calystegia sepium plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hedge bindweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as Convolvulus sepium.

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Latin Name:  Calystegia sepium
Common Name:  Hedge bindweed
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  (L.)R.Br.

Known Hazards:  This species is said to be purgative[173], some caution is advised.

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Hedges, fences, edges of woods, waste ground etc[9].

Edible Uses: Stalks and root - cooked[2, 46, 128, 153]. Washed and steamed[179]. A pleasant sweet taste[178]. Rich in starch and sugars, it is very nutritious[179]. It should not be eaten regularly, however, due to its possible purgative effect[179]. Young shoots - cooked[46, 61, 105]. Some caution is advised since they are possibly purgative[179].

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