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Japanese Knotweed [Fallopia japonica]:

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

Some 30 species. P.Amphibium- not palateable. This is classified as a noxious weed and is unwise to plant purposely. Attracts/hosts: Butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Recipe Link: www.care2.com/greenliving/weeds-worth-growing.html#ixzz2JKKEbVzv

List of Ingredients

P. Bistorta-almond flavored root.
P. Cuspidatum-[False Bamboo] young edible sprouts. Cook 3-4 minutes in boiling salted water. Toothsome acidity. Young stems also, carefully peel outer stems and cut in segments. The tips are faintly asparagus in taste at first bite, then a tartness similar in flavor to rhubarb with an okra aftertaste and"green" overtone to the finish. Good replacement for rhubarb. [I tried it steamed]
P. Alaskum- young shoots as rhubarb.





Recipe

Edibility: This weed is edible and easy to harvest. Simply break off the new shoots and the top four inches of larger plants. They can be sautéed or grilled like asparagus. This plant is also compared to rhubarb and can be used in the same fashion.