Calystegia pubescens

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems are trailing or climbing. They can be several metres long. The leaf stalks are 1-6 cm long. The leaves are narrowly triangle shaped and can have some hairs. The flowers are funnel shaped.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows on coastal sandy land.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten. Caution: They can cause diarrhoea.

Edible parts

Leaves, vine tip, stem, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Calystegia dahurica f. anestia (Fernald) Hara; Calystegia japonica (Thunb.) Choisy; Calystegia japonica var. albiflora Makino; Convolvulus pellitus f. anestius Fernald; Volvulus japonicus var. pubescens (Lindl.) Farw.;