The leaves, stems, and tubers of sweet potato vine are not toxic. The tubers are edible, but ornamental varieties were bred to produce lovely foliage, not a delicious crop.
Are all sweet potato leaves safe to eat?
Yes. Sweet potato plants are typically grown for their sweet tubers, but the leaves are great too. These edible leaves – scientifically called Ipomoea Batatas – contain high dietary fibre and can be absolutely delicious.
Can you eat sweet potato leaves and stems?
No matter what you call them – sweet potato leaves, camote tops, or kamote tops – the vines are rich and flavorful, although like most greens they may be somewhat bitter. The leaves are prepared much like spinach or turnip greens.
Are sweet potato vines safe to eat?
If you want sweet potatoes to eat, the tubers from your ornamental sweet potato vines are indeed edible.
Are potato leaves poisonous to eat?
Or perhaps you just caught your dog or child trying to eat potato leaves and you're wondering if it's okay. The answer is a definite no – “Irish” potato leaves are not edible. They're worse than inedible. They are literally toxic!
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