— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Skunk Vine (Paederia foetida). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Skunk Vine, scientifically known as Paederia foetida, is a vine and shrub native to regions including Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China (North-Central, South-Central, Southeast), East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, and other parts of Asia. Skunk Vine (Latin: Paederia foetida) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Skunk Vine is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Skunk Vine is a member native to AND, ASS, BAN, BOR, CBD, and CHN. Skunk Vine thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Skunk Vine grows best in USDA zone 6-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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