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Yellow clematis, Korean clematis
Clematis serratifolia

Family: Ranunculaceae


What it is like

A woody climbing vine. It grows 3 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year.

There are about 250 Clematis species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It usually grows on limestone soils. In China it grows at about 400 m. It is hardy to hardiness zone 6.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Tasmania


How it is used for food

CAUTION: Most Clematis contain an irritant poison. The young shoots are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, caution


How it is grown


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