Calystegia sepium - Hedge bindweed

Hedge bindweed (Calystegia sepium) is a vigorous perennial climbing vine native to Europe, Asia, and North America, found in hedges and woodland edges. Its root and young shoots are edible but should not be eaten regularly, since they have a possible purgative effect.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹
• Fibre¹

Type

• Vine
• Perennial

Functions

• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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