Plant Description - Summer flowers that grow on vines in consistently moist soil and morning sun to shade. Grows up to 3-10'. This plant is a nitrogen fixer, and has edible tubers that are sweet, similar to roasted sweet potatoes when cooked. Seed pods are also edible, and can be used similarly to peas and beans.
This plant is native to other regions within Ontario, including Bruce County but is not native to the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula according to the
Vascular Plant List Bruce & Grey: Compendium, 2023.
