Can Wisteria be eaten?

Edible effects and functions

Of course you can. Not only the flowers of Wisteria are edible, but the roots and stems are also edible. They are non-toxic and rich in nutritional value.

Wisteria

It contains more volatile oils and many nutrients such as allantoic acid, allantoin, dihydrostigmasterol and heptacosane.

Wisteria stems and leaves

Contains ingredients such as luteolin 7-glucorhamnoside, vitamin C and apigenin.

Wisteria root

Contains wisteria glycosides and has a sweet taste.

Specific method of consumption

In Henan, Shandong and Hebei, people often pick fresh wisteria flowers and steam them directly, which have a light fragrance.

In Beijing, there are "Wisteria Cake", "Wisteria Porridge", "Fried Wisteria Fish" and so on.

Notice:

The article mentions that the edible parts of wisteria are flowers, roots, and stems. For home consumption, try to choose flowers. Wisteria seeds are poisonous and cannot be eaten.