Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine)

Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) with green leaves on a climbing plant vine close up.

Botanical name: Akebia trifoliata

Common names: Chocolate Vine, Three-leaf Akebia

Family: Lardizabalaceae

Origin: China, Korea, Japan

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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Akebia trifoliata is a deciduous Climber growing to 9 m (29ft 6in) at a fast rate.

Flavor varies greatly in akebias, even within the same species, with some individuals displaying a complex flavor profile resembling a mixture of banana, passionfruit and litchi, with others being mild, or even insipid.

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Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) dark purple flower clusters with green leaves on woody vines
Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) maroon flower, close up of the unique three lobed petals.


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