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Clematis vitalba Traveller's joy Deciduous climber (1 Page of 5) The Clematis vitalba plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Traveller's joy. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Clematis vitalba Common Name: Traveller's joy Family: Ranunculaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: All parts of the plant are poisonous[7], the toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65]. Mature Height: 15 Mature Width: 15 Habitat: Hedgerows and wood margins, usually on calcareous soils[7, 17].
Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked and used like hop shoots (Humulus lupulus)[7, 46, 61]. Caution is advised due to reports of toxicity[7].
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