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Are decorative sweet potato vines edible?

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If you want sweet potatoes to eat, the tubers from your ornamental sweet potato vines are indeed edible. 26 февр. 2016 г.


Are ornamental sweet potato vines edible?

Like the edible varieties the ornamental sweet potato vine will produce tuberous roots. The purple tuberous roots are edible but gardeners who have tried them, say they're not tasty. Some gardeners try saving the tuberous roots overwinter much like dahlias. They store them in a cool dark location.

Is potato vine poisonous to humans?

Toxicity Level The California Poison Control Organization rates the potato vine at a Level 4 toxicity. Ingesting the berries on this plant can cause serious health problems to humans and animals. The toxic chemicals in the berries can affect the liver, kidneys, heart or brain.

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