Fabaceae FAMILY

Wisteria brachybotrys

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

The seed of all members of this genus is poisonous[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].The seed and seedpod contain a resin and a glycoside called wisterin. Toxic in large quantities, causing nausea, vomitting, stomach pain and diarrhoea[ 292 Title People Plants Database Publication Author Website https://maoriplantuse.landcareresearch.co.nz/WebForms/default.aspx Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An online database of New Zealand plants and their Maori names and uses. An excellent information source. ]

Botanical Description

Wisteria brachybotrys is a deciduous climbing shrub that can grow 10 metres or more tall[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of fibre. It is often grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its floral display in late spring.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Japan.

HabitatClambering over cliffs and trees on woodland edges in mountains and hills[ 58 Title Flora of Japan. (English translation) Publication Author Ohwi. G. Publisher Smithsonian Institution Year 1965 ISBN - Description The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader. , 249 Title Wisterias: a comprehensive guide. Publication Author Valder. P. Publisher Florilegium. Australia. Year 1995 ISBN 0-646-22049-7 Description Excellent information and photographs of this genus with a little bit about their uses. ].