Parthenocissus himalayana (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Parthenocissus himalayana
Deciduous climber
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The Parthenocissus himalayana plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Ampelopsis himalayana.

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Latin Name:  Parthenocissus himalayana
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  Planch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  18   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Climbing over rocks, 1200 - 3300 metres in W. China[109].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 177]. A juicy texture with a sweet to acidic flavour[194]. The average yield per plant is about 750g per year[194]. (This seems exceedingly low[K].) The fruit contains about 8.6% sugars, 2.9% protein, 1.4% ash. Vitamin C content is 12.2mg per 100ml of juice[194]. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[200] and is carried in small bunches like grapes.

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