Rose glorybind, Japanese bindweed
Convolvulus japonicus
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are 25 Calystegia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The leafy shoots are eaten.
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Calystegia japonica (Miq.) Choisy; Ipomoea angustifolia;