Wisteria japonica (Leguminosae) Deciduous climber

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Wisteria japonica
Deciduous climber
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The Wisteria japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Milletia japonica. Sieb.&Zucc.

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Latin Name:  Wisteria japonica
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Sieb.&Zucc.

Known Hazards:  The seed of all members of this genus is poisonous[200].

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Habitat:  Clambering over cliffs and trees on woodland edges and in thickets in lowland, C. and S. Japan.

Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[105]. A famine food, used when all else fails[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes on toxicity at the top of the page. Young leaves - cooked[105]. A famine food, they are only used when all else fails[177].

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