Akebia trifoliata Akebia (Lardizabalaceae) Deciduous climber

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Akebia trifoliata
Akebia
Deciduous climber
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The Akebia trifoliata plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Lardizabalaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Akebia. Some home gardeners know the variety as Clematis trifoliata. A. lobata.

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Latin Name:  Akebia trifoliata
Common Name:  Akebia
Family:  Lardizabalaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Koidzumi.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky places in woods and thickets to 1800 metres[58].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Sweet but insipid[2, 3, 46, 61, 105]. The fruit has a delicate flavour and a soft juicy texture[K]. The flavour can be enhanced by the addition of a little lemon juice. Valued more as a novelty, the fruit looks somewhat like a deep-purple coloured sausage[183]. The fruit is 7 - 13cm long[200]. The dried young leaves are used as a tea substitute[46, 61, 105, 183].

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