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Traveller's Joy, scientifically known as Clematis vitalba, is a vigorous vine native to much of Europe and parts of Asia, including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine. Traveller's Joy (Latin: Clematis vitalba) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Traveller's Joy is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Traveller's Joy is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALG, AUT, BGM, and BUL. Traveller's Joy prefers light to full sun and thrives in moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Traveller's Joy grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 6/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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