Baghjwen
Clematis buchananiana

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A trailing shrub. The branches are hairy when young. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. They are 3.5-8 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They are oval and coarsely lobed. The flowers are large and cream. They have a scent. The flowers occur in many flowered panicles.

There are about 250 Clematis species.

Where it is found

A tropical and subtropical plant. In Nepal plants grow between 1000-3300 m altitude. They grow in moist, open places. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The tender leaves are cooked as a vegetable. CAUTION: Most Clematis contain an irritant poison.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Junge lahara, Khwa-nyo, Khwa-phyu, Onglao buchanan

Synonyms

Clematis buchananiana var. rugosa Hook.f.& Thomson;