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Abourbee
Ampelocissus gracilipes

Family: Vitaceae


What it is like

A climber. It has stout softly woody stems. The leaves are broadly oval. The flowers are fruit are red.

There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in closed forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Ghana, Liberia, West Africa


How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten and can be eaten unripe.

Edible parts

Fruit, stems - water


How it is grown


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