Actinostemma paniculatum
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A hardy climber. It has tuberous roots. The leaves have lobes that are arranged like fingers on a hand.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Europe, China
How it is used for food
The tubers are bitter but this is removed when they are boiled.
Edible parts
Tubers - starch, roots