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 Japanese knotweed ( Reynoutria japonica, Fallopia japonica or Polygonum cuspidatum) was originally introduced to the United States as an ornamental plant in the late 1800s and is now found in (at least) 39 states over a wide range of sites Although considered extremely invasive, this plant however has edible shoots in Spring and roots that have been found to have The young shoots of Japanese knotweed are edible They can be boiled and served like asparagus It can be substituted for rhubarb or used to make a jam by boiling the rind with sugar and pectin I've also seen recipes for salsa, muffins and wineIn this miniintensive Yarrow shares on how this plant Cornell Cooperative Extension Japanese Knotweed Is japanese knotweed edible