Clematis chinensis (Ranunculaceae) Deciduous climber

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Clematis chinensis
Deciduous climber
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The Clematis chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and W. China. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. minor. Lour.

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Latin Name:  Clematis chinensis
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Retz.

Known Hazards:  This species is harmful if eaten[238]. The toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65]. The plant is also a mild skin irritant[238].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Open woods, hedges, thickets, roadsides and banks of streams[109, 147, 238].

Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[179]. They are said to be non-toxic in one report[179] but caution is still advised due to reports of toxicity in this genus[238]. It is quite probable that cooking destroys the acrimonious principle, though this is a plant that I have no desire to eat[K].

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