Cyclanthera integrifoliola
Cogn.
CucurbitaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,800-2,900 m above sea level.
Mexico,
Countries: Mexico
How to Identify
A herbaceous member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) native to tropical regions of Central and South America, growing at elevations between 1,800-2,900 meters.
Names & Synonyms
Atehtzilitl
References (1)
- Diaz-Jose, J., et al, 2019, Traditional Knowledge of Edible Wild Plants Used by Indigenous Communities in Zongolica, Mexico. Ecology of Food and Nutrition.
