Wisteria sinensis
Chinese wisteria
Deciduous climber
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The Wisteria sinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China. Locally naturalized in Europe in France[50]. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese wisteria. Some home gardeners know the variety as W. chinensis. DC.

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Latin Name:  Wisteria sinensis
Common Name:  Chinese wisteria
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Sims.)Sweet.
 
Known Hazards:  The seed of all members of this genus is poisonous[200]. The bark contains a glucoside and a resin that are both poisonous[218]. The seed and seedpod contains a resin and a glycoside called wisterin. They have caused poisoning in children of many countries, producing mild to severe gastroenteritis[249].
 
Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  20
 
Habitat:  Clambering over cliffs and trees on woodland edges at low altitudes in W. China[109].

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