Pueraria hirsuta Kadzu vine (Leguminosae) Deciduous climber

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Pueraria hirsuta
Kadzu vine
Deciduous climber
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The Pueraria hirsuta plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Kadzu vine. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. thunbergiana.

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Latin Name:  Pueraria hirsuta
Common Name:  Kadzu vine
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Thunb.)C.K.Schn.

Known Hazards:  The leaves have barbed hairs and these can cause severe irritation[151].

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets, trailing on the ground and over trees[109].

Edible Uses: Root - cooked[46, 61, 74, 105]. Rich in starch[109]. This plant is a staple food in Japan, the peeled root contains about 2.1% protein, 0.1% fat, 27.1% carbohydrate, 1.4% ash[179]. The starch in the root can be extracted and used as a crispy coating in deep fried foods, or for thickening soups etc[174, 183]. It can also be made into noodles, or like agar or gelatine is used as a jelling agent for salads[183].

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