Actinostemma tenerum
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A delicate climber. It is finely hairy when young. The leaf stalk is 2-6 cm long. The leaves vary. They are 3-12 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. The fruit is oval and 2-3 cm long by 1.2 cm wide. There are 2-4 seeds.
It is used as medicine.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wetlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Laos, Northeastern India, Russia, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
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How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
He-zi-cao, Xahung mem