Japanese Potato
- Product number: 120830
- Origin: Japan
- Latin: Metaplexis japonica
This is a relatively unknown vegetable that grows wild in Japan, where it is called Gagaimo. The young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, as can the young fruits, raw or pickled. The thickened root can be cooked like potatoes. Many medicinal properties have also been described. The plant grows quickly and is a climber. The light lilac flowers, growing in clusters, are beautiful: completely filled with sticky hairs. With some protection, the plant will overwinter; other sources state that it can even tolerate a lot of frost.
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Latin: Metaplexis japonica
Dutch: Japanse aardappel
Also: Gagaimo
English: Japanese potato vine
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- Flower colour: Light purple, filled with sticky hairs
- Origin: Japan
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Metaplexis japonica
- Dutch: Japanese potato
- Also known as: Gagaimo
- English: Japanese potato vine
