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Summary

A very hardy vigorous semi shade loving edible herbaceous perennial climbing plant with mild spinach type leaves.

Physical Characteristics

Hablitzia tamnoides is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 3 m (9ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The flowers are pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

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Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots
Edible Uses:

Edible greens and shoots raw or cooked. Mild edible leaves similar to those of the related spinach. Add leaves to a salad. Leaves also used in soups, pies, pizza, indian and oriental food. Young shoots can be eaten.

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Medicinal Uses

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Other Uses

Originally introduced to gardens in Finland, Sweden and Norway as an attractive climbing ornamental.

Special Uses

Food Forest

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Cultivation details

A woodland climber. Plant in a spot that gets sun for half the day ideally. Plants can tolerate sun for up to two thirds of the day. Will die back in the winter. Plants need something to climb on for example a bamboo trellis.

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Propagation

Seed. Germinate at very low temperatures in early spring. Seeds need to be stratified. Cild moist treatment improves germination. Division in autumn

Other Names

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Hablitzia tamnoides - M.Bieb.