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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.

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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 saut�ed or grilled like asparagus. This plant is also compared to rhubarb and can be used in the same fashion.