A phtuek
Olax obtusa
Family: Olacaceae
What it is like
A raised shrub. It grows 3-5 m tall. It often climbs and the twigs are stretched out and hanging.
There are about 40 Olax species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in undergrowth and secondary scrub. They are often near houses.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are picked and eaten before they open.
Edible parts
Fruit