Ado
Marsdenia paraguaiensis
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A vine.
Also put in family Ascelpiadaceae
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The roots need to be well cooked. Caution: They can cause vomiting if not well cooked. The fruit can be eaten but does not have a pleasant taste.
Edible parts
Roots, fruit
How it is grown
The roots are harvested in the dry season when they are low in moisture. A vine can yield 3 kg of roots.