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. If you want to eat the tubers, it's better to plant a variety specifically meant for food production.
Are sweet potato vines toxic to animals?
Sweet potato vine contains the toxic principle LSD that may cause poisoning symptoms in cats such as diarrhea and hallucinations, according to the ASPCA. If your cat has been chewing on sweet potato vines, contact your veterinarian or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
Are sweet potato vine leaves toxic to cats?
Sweet potato vine poisoning in cats is caused by the ingestion of the vegetation of the sweet potato plant. Although the root of the sweet potato vine is non-toxic and even edible, the leaves and stem of the sweet potato vine contain LSD.
Are sweet potato vines and leaves edible?
The sweet potato vine is an unexpected bonus when you're growing sweet potatoes — sweet potato leaves are edible! And even if you don't plan to grow them in your garden, sweet potato greens can be grown inside as an edible houseplant. For another unexpected edible green, get to know purslane!
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